Tianjin University Students at the Asian Games

On the evening of September 23rd, the highly anticipated 19th Asian Games grandly opened with a spectacular ceremony. While the spotlight shines on the athletes’ remarkable performances, it is important to acknowledge the dedicated individuals working tirelessly behind the scenes. Among them, He Xin, a 2022 graduate student from Tianjin University’s School of Foreign Languages, has emerged as a standout figure. With her exceptional language abilities and impressive qualifications, she has been appointed as the Deputy Director of Language Services at the Main Media Center of the Asian Games. He Xin’s linguistic prowess serves as a bridge, bringing the youthful energy and enthusiasm of Tianjin University to this prestigious event, embodying the unwavering spirit of TJU students. 

He Xin officially assumed her position as the Deputy Director of Language Services at the Asian Games’ Main Media Center on August 21st. In this role, she takes charge of coordinating and managing language services, which serve as a crucial bridge for cross-cultural communication and lay the foundation for the smooth operation of the Asian Games. He Xin’s extensive theoretical knowledge of translation, acquired during her university studies, combined with her practical experience, has shaped her into a highly qualified professional talent, instilling her with confidence to serve the Asian Games. As the Deputy Director of Language Services, He Xin’s responsibilities include proofreading English signage, facilitating the translation of written materials, overseeing the management of simultaneous interpreters, and ensuring language support for various news conferences. Her role in language services is intricate, presenting a dual challenge that tests both her language abilities and coordination skills. However, for He Xin, working with experienced mentors in translation management and collaborating with high-level interpreters is not only an invaluable learning experience but also an opportunity to contribute her expertise to a significant national event.

He Xin expressed her gratitude, stating, “Our school offers abundant practical platforms and internship opportunities for students. I am honored to have been recommended by the university to contribute to the service support for the Asian Games. Serving as the Deputy Director of Language at the Asian Games is both a challenging opportunity and a platform to exhibit my skills. My training encompasses a wide range of practical exercises, including sight translation in various fields, specialized translation practice in areas such as news, politics, movie subtitles, economic contracts, literature, and culture. I have also participated in translation seminars focusing on current events and gained practical experience in simultaneous interpretation. These experiences have comprehensively shaped my translation expertise, providing me with a systematic understanding of translation theory, a solid foundation in both Chinese and English, a multidisciplinary knowledge base, a rigorous academic approach, and strong professional ethics. This has facilitated my swift adaptation to the demands of the role, enabling me to deliver high-quality and professional services.”

He Xin further highlighted that her school has established partnerships with numerous enterprises and organizations, regularly organizing student participation as interpreters in major international conferences such as the Belt and Road Business Negotiation Meeting, the World Intelligence Congress, and the Summer Davos Forum. While providing ample internship and practical training opportunities, the school also places great emphasis on the cultivation of students’ character and integrity. Prior to her assignment for the Asian Games, the school instructed her to strictly adhere to work requirements, approach her responsibilities with rigor, serve the society with professional competence, embody the requirements of Tianjin University through her work, and execute each task with high standards and strict adherence to requirements.

Through her dedicated and professional service, He Xin not only showcases the brilliance of Chinese youth to the world but also provides meticulous assistance during the Games, exemplifying the sense of responsibility among Tianjin University students and embodying the contemporary spirit of Chinese youth to Asia and the rest of the world. 

He Xin stated, "Our school provides numerous practical platforms and internship opportunities for students. I am honored to have been recommended by the school to participate in the Asian Games service support. For me, serving as the Deputy Director of Language at the Asian Games is a challenging opportunity and a platform to showcase my talents. My training at the university includes sight translation exercises covering various fields, specialized translation practice in areas such as news, politics, movie subtitles, economic contracts, literature, and culture. I have also participated in translation seminars focusing on current events and practical simultaneous interpretation practice. These experiences have comprehensively shaped my translation expertise, including a systematic understanding of translation theory, a solid foundation in both Chinese and English, a multidisciplinary knowledge structure, a rigorous and pragmatic academic style, and strong professional ethics. These have facilitated my swift adaptation to the job's requirements, enabling me to provide high-quality and professional services. Additionally, our school has established partnerships with many enterprises and organizations, regularly organizing students to work as interpreters at various major international conferences, such as the Belt and Road Business Negotiation Meeting, the World Intelligence Congress, and the Summer Davos Forum. While providing students with ample internship and practical training opportunities, the school also emphasizes the cultivation of students' character and integrity. Before I embarked on my journey to support the Asian Games, the school instructed me to strictly follow work requirements, approach my job with rigor, serve society with professional competence, embody Tianjin University's character with professional competence, and implement every task with high standards and strict requirements".

Through her passionate and professional service, He Xin presents the beauty of Chinese youth to the world and provides meticulous service during the Games, showcasing the sense of responsibility of Tianjin University students and demonstrating the contemporary spirit of Chinese youth to Asia and the world.