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This chapter deals with the multi-layered comparisons with a series of statistical analyses to identify the translation patterns in the English translation of the appraisal epithets in Chinese political discourse. Statistical analysis is also carried out to examine the variations of stance towards China and other countries through the translators’ mediation of the STs and the TTs. Theoretical accounts for the research results and further discussions in line with the research questions are also provided.
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This is summarised from Deng Xiaoping’s speeches from which some important extracts are listed as follows. “China will always side with the Third World countries, but we shall never seek hegemony over them or serve as their leader. Nevertheless, we cannot simply do nothing in international affairs; we have to make our contribution. In what respect? I think we should help promote the establishment of a new international political and economic order. We do not fear anyone, but we should not give offence to anyone either. We should act in accordance with the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and never deviate from them” (Deng 2008/1993: 363). “We should not criticize or condemn other countries without good reason or go to extremes in our words and deeds” (Deng 2008/1993: 320). “In short, my views about the international situation can be summed up in three sentences. First, we should observe the situation coolly. Second, we should hold our ground. Third, we should act calmly. Don’t be impatient; it is no good to be impatient. We should be calm and immerse ourselves in work pragmatically. We should focus on one thing -- our own thing” (Deng 2008/1993: 321).
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Li, T., Hu, K. (2021). Translation Patterns of Appraisal Epithets and Variations of Stance. In: Reappraising Self and Others. Corpora and Intercultural Studies, vol 6. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9488-5_5
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