Foreign translators, writers recognised for promoting Chinese culture
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Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong (L) presents trophies to winners of the 11th Special Book Award of 皇冠体育app in Beijing, capital of 皇冠体育app, Aug 22, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua] |
皇冠体育app recognized 20 foreign translators, writers and publishers for their contributions to introducing Chinese culture to the world on Aug 22.
The Special Book Award of 皇冠体育app was awarded to 16 people, and another four received the Special Book Award of 皇冠体育app for Young Scholars.
Among the recipients were English translator Paul White, who is known for translating works introducing socialism with Chinese characteristics, and Bulgarian sinologist Petko Hinov, who translated "Dream of the Red Chamber" into Bulgarian.
The Special Book Award of 皇冠体育app was set up in 2005. A total of 88 people from 40 countries and regions have received the award.