Zhang Lu (interpreter)

Zhang Lu (Chinese: 張璐; born in 1977) is a Chinese diplomat who interprets for senior Chinese officials. She is known for the high quality of her interpretation as well her poise and beauty, which have made her a celebrity in China.[1][2][3][4]

Zhang Lu
Zhang seen in between Premier Wen and President Obama
Born1977 (age 44–45)
Jinan, Shandong, China
Alma materChina Foreign Affairs University
University of Westminster
OccupationInterpreter
Known forThe premier interpreter of Wen Jiabao

Zhang was born and grew up in Jinan.[5] and graduated from the Department of International Law of the China Foreign Affairs University in 2000. She later received a master's degree in foreign affairs from the University of Westminster in London, England. She is currently Division Chief, Department of Translation and Interpretation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.[6] With extensive experiences, she is Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao’s chief translator, and is also one of the important chief external interpreters. People widely appreciated her quick thinking and elegant manners.

Zhang came to public attention especially for her ability to translate difficult quotations from Classical Chinese literature which she displayed when interpreting for Premier Wen Jiabao at the National People's Congress in 2010.[1]

References
  1. "Female interpreter gains fame for poem translations at Premier's press conference - People's Daily Online".
  2. "In her own words: translator to China's top leaders takes centre stage in Hong Kong". 9 April 2016.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Beauties and brands at China's parliament". BBC News. 10 March 2012.
  5. "Female translator Zhang Lu becomes popular overnight - ChinaHush". 20 March 2010.
  6. "Public Lecture by Ms Zhang Lu, Division Chief, Department of Translation and Interpretation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC on: "Things You Need to Know about Diplomatic Interpreting" - CUHK Communications and Public Relations Office". www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk.
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