I detect that English is your mother-tongue which is the main requirement (International regulations mandate that one must translate into one's own language - something usually disbelieved in China - although this requirement varies for interpreters).
A Masters (Translation) degree is useful, especially if you wish to join a translation society but, having said that, students could join, and it is a great way to conduct the essential networking.
In addition to a language degree, it is almost essential to have another technical qualification, for example, a basic engineering or science college certificate.
I do not think that "most" translators work for free but, in China, you will need to exert enormous effort trying to convince industry that Chinese translators of Chinese into English produce terrible work (You may wish to consider editing).
It takes many, many, years to gain the required experience, but do not give up because it is a great profession ... and quite lucrative in Europe and North America.
Illegal 'gutter oil' operation casts shadow on Kunming food safety
Posted byTherefore, next time that you visit a restaurant on Wenlin Jie (and elsewhere) and go to the WC, you'll see a sign that says, "Please, only use for #1, not #2."
And who actually reads it?!
GoKunming Year of the Rabbit Holiday Preview
Posted byDan; thanks for introducing Bunny's art to us ... beautiful.
Interview: Bunny
Posted byHi Bunny; Let me be the first to tell you that your art is fantastic.
Thankyou.
ASEAN diplomats traveling to Kunming
Posted byIt is interesting to note that, "The group will be traveling on the R3E highway that runs 1,807 kilometers and completed a highway link between Kunming and Bangkok via northern Laos when it was finished in 2008."
Then, states, "The group departed yesterday from Chiang Rai and crossed the Mekong River by ferry to Houey Xay, Laos. Their itinerary then calls for them to travel by bus from Houey Xay to Luang Nam Tha in far northern Laos before driving by car to Jinghong in Yunnan and flying to Kunming."
Is there a R3E highway, or are we being subjected to propaganda?
Kunming pursuing closer ties with Nepal
Posted by... and pizza?