Interpreters as Vital Conduit of Communication During China's Two Annual Sessions

An interpreter (R) works at a press conference given by Zhu Weiqun, Huang Jiefu, Hu Xiaoyi, Li Yanhong, Yu Minhong, members of the 12th CPPCC.

An interpreter works at a press conference given by Zhang Mao, minister of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC).

Interpreters work at a press conference

Yu Bing (C), a member of the 12th CPPCC, listens from his sign language interpreter.

An interpreter (R) works at a press conference given by China's Minister of Environmental Protection Chen Jining.

Ethnic languages interpreters pose for a group photo before the Great Hall of the People

Interpreters have a vital role during the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing. They are able to bridge the communication gap between presenters speaking at the conferences and their multi-ethnic and multi-national audience, thereby ensuring compete understanding of China's reports on governance and plans for the future.