The 2nd China Academy of Translation (CAT) International Translation Workshop opened today in the Chinese capital Beijing, attracting 12 international reputed translators and a number of veteran Chinese translators.

The 12 international translators, hailing from the United States, Britain, France, Belgium and other countries engage in translating Chinese-language works into foreign languages. Together with their Chinese counterparts, they will discuss the translation of Chinese political vocabulary, especially the vocabulary in the “China Keywords” program, which is a multi-language, multimedia platform that compiles and translates contemporary Chinese expressions.

The workshop, hosted by the CAT, is the second time it is held in Beijing. The workshop is intended to provide a platform for Chinese and foreign translators to discuss translation theories and practices.

The workshop will last for six days, and a forum on the translation of Chinese political discourse will be held during the period.