Message from the Director

Welcome to the Research Centre for Translation (RCT) and to our new website.
From a modest beginning in 1971, RCT has come a long way in promoting the translation of Chinese literature and translation studies. Thanks to my predecessors and colleagues at the Centre, and more importantly, the support and assistance from translators, scholars and friends all over the world, we have made remarkable achievements over the years.
Since 1973, the Renditions journal has been published by RCT to promote the dissemination of Chinese literature in the English world. In 1997, the Stephen C. Soong Translation Studies Memorial Awards were launched, giving recognition to the outstanding works of many talented academics in Chinese Translation Studies. In the last decade, we have significantly increased our activities in Translation Studies. We have organized a series of events, including Young Researchers’ Conferences, summer schools, biennial international conferences, and many other symposiums and workshops. These have attracted scholars from across the world to present research outcomes and exchange ideas. 2021 was the year that RCT celebrated an important milestone: its 50th anniversary. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to share the joy of celebration by organizing 12 online lectures by renounced scholars worldwide.
Sincerely,
Lawrence Wang-chi Wong
Director
Research Centre for Translation