Literary translators bring artistry, humanity to Chinese classics
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Zhao Yun: If those names sound familiar, it’s no surprise. They’re just a few of the sprawling cast of...
View ArticleMeeting the Customers’ Expectations: APAC Expansion and the Localization...
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) International expansion: It’s a cornerstone common to many ambitious growth strategies. But without the right partners in your...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Voice Technology with Localization
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) It wasn’t long ago that voice activation technology felt more like science fiction than Sunday chores. But nowadays, calling up...
View ArticleLanguage is in our DNA (literally)
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) Yes, the title of this blog post does sound like a tagline for a language service provider, but in this case, it’s not....
View ArticleMillions around the world celebrate rich linguistic heritage with Chinese...
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) Virtual reality exhibitions, live performances, culture, calligraphy: A visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York...
View ArticleHow the pandemic played a role in making Shōgun a global phenomenon
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) The 2024 miniseries Shōgun was a major success, both in terms of viewership numbers and critical acclaim. So, what led to this...
View ArticleAmericans and subtitles: A tale of creativity and coherence
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) If you or a loved one have been turning on subtitles more frequently lately, you’re not alone. Recent studies find it’s an...
View ArticleHow some foreign words became iconic aspects of Japanese culture
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) Japan has its fair share of foreign loanwords, that’s for sure. Unlike loanwords infiltrating Western languages, loanwords coming...
View ArticleGaming console localization: A matter of language and strategy
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) The launch of a new game console is always big news for localization professionals. After all, video game localization is one of...
View ArticleThe trials and tribulations of manga translation
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or may be unavailable.) Translating manga, or Japanese comics, is no joke. Between the tight deadlines, the space limitations and often-nuanced text,...
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