June 4, 2023

KITAAB

Connecting Asian writers with global readers

Xu honored with top global translator’s award

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When Xu Yuanchong, born in 1921, stood up from a podium seat with the assistance of afew helpful hands to exit the hall where he had just delivered a speech on translation, hundreds in the audience all sat quietly, looking at his movements with respect and affection, and no one left the room until he was out of sight.

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