It doesn't matter how long you stay in China, or whether you grew up abroad. As long as you meet the following test conditions, you can sign up for the exam and become a translator:
1. Anyone who abides by the Constitution and laws of People's Republic of China (PRC), abides by professional ethics and has a certain level of foreign language can sign up for the corresponding language and proficiency test.
2, with the consent of the relevant state departments. Foreigners who are allowed to work in People's Republic of China (PRC) and professionals from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who meet the above conditions can also sign up for the examination and apply for registration.
Extended data:
National Translation Professional Qualification Examination Language:
The exam is divided into seven languages, namely English, Japanese, French, Arabic, Russian, German and Spanish. Four grades, namely: advanced translation; First-level interpretation, translation and translation; Secondary interpretation, translation and translation; Three-level interpretation, translation translation; It is divided into two categories: translation and interpretation, and interpretation is divided into two professional categories: consecutive interpretation and simultaneous interpretation.
Social influence of translation;
Translation is the bridge and link between China's foreign exchange and international exchange, and the development of translation is also the inevitable requirement of China's reform and opening up. In order to improve the quality of translators, strengthen the construction of translation talents, and further promote the qualification examination for translation majors, it is in line with the needs of national economic development.
Translators play a very important role in China's economic development and social progress, especially in absorbing and introducing foreign advanced scientific and technological knowledge and strengthening international exchanges and cooperation. Improving the political and professional quality of translators plays a key role in strengthening China's international political, economic and scientific cooperation.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-National Translation Professional Qualification Examination