2016 is a remarkable year for Hong Kong Translation Society (HKTS). Not only it is the 45th anniversary, it is also the 20th anniversary of “Translation Quarterly”, one of the regular publications published by HKTS.
To celebrate this remarkable year, HKTS will hold the “Translation and the Professions” Symposium on 12 Nov 2016 at Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong. Mr. Rimsky Yuen Kwok-keung, the Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong will be the honorary speaker; other confirmed speakers include Professor Chan Sin-wai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen Campus) and Dr. Steven Lok Kwok-sun, Chief Editor of The Commercial Press Hong Kong Limited. Ms. Cynthia Claytor, Lead Editor of Hong Kong Lawyer, had an interview with Professor Leo Chan, President of Hong Kong Translation Society to discuss the mission of HKTS and also to draw attention to the symposium.
Incorporated in 1971, the HKTS is a non-profit making professional body with the object to enhance the standard and professionalism of translation (both oral and written) in Hong Kong. It became a registered charitable organization in 1991. According to Professor Leo Chan, the translation industry has been shifting from literacy focus to non-literacy focus, such as legal industry and financial industry. With special historical background, Hong Kong has its special position in the world with the strength of bilingual competent professionals. HKTS aims to increase the industry standard to keep Hong Kong playing a major role in the international world of business and communication, as well as occupying a key position in Asia.
In the coming symposium, speakers will discuss topics including “The Importance of high quality Professional Translation services to the unique roles of Hong Kong in the Belt and Road Initiative”, “Technology and the Profession of Translation”, “Sharing my Thoughts on Translation: Perspectives of an Ex-Publisher” and “Legal Translation in Hong Kong”. All topics are subject to change.
GTC is looking forward to the Hong Kong Translation Society Symposium in November. We will be providing more updates regarding this meaningful event later.
Photo: Professor Leo Chan, President of Hong Kong Translation Society (HKTS)
Photo Credit: Kelvin Cheung