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Hao Z.

Baotou, China

$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Accuracy is not just about words; it’s about mitigating legal and technical risks in high-stakes environments. With over 12 years of specialized experience, I bridge the language gap for global companies operating in the Chinese market. Whether it’s navigating complex contract negotiations or translating precise technical specifications, I ensure your message is not just translated, but adapted to meet local legal standards and industry norms. 👌Why partner with me? 👉Precision First: Specialized in high-risk documentation—from NNN agreements and joint ventures to technical ISO standards and engineering procurement contracts. 👉Risk Mitigation: I understand the nuance between "literal translation" and "legal validity." I ensure your contracts are compliant with local Chinese regulations to prevent disputes. 👉Technical Fluency: Beyond legal, I hold a deep understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and industrial workflows, ensuring your technical manuals and drawings remain error-free. 👉Efficiency & Reliability: My process is built for business—strict confidentiality, 24-hour turnaround for urgent tasks, and precise terminology management. Let’s ensure your cross-border projects are seamless and legally sound. 👉Click "Invite to Job" to discuss your upcoming project.

  • Legal Translation
  • Contract Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Documentation
  • Technical Documentation
  • Contract Law
  • Contract Drafting
  • Building Material
  • Technical Manual
  • Video Game Localization
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Content Localization
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Chinese
  • Audiovisual Translation
  • Mandarin Chinese
Cong F.

Shanghai, China

$25/hr
4.9
2,383 jobs

✦ 20+ years of English–Chinese and Cantonese experience, 30M+ words delivered across 12 industries, and a consistent output of 4,000–5,000 words per day with publication-level accuracy. Trusted by Apple, Nvidia, IBM, Intel, Samsung and Johnson & Johnson, I manage end-to-end localization using Trados, InDesign, Aegisub, SEO tools and etc. to deliver precise, market-ready results. Available 7 days a week with responses within 1 hour. Why Choose My Services? 🏅 Certified Expertise: As a certified member of the American Translators Association (ATA) and holding an expert-level certification from the China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI), I have translated over 30 million words, delivering excellence in every project. 🏭 Industry Coverage Across 12 Sectors: Delivering legal, medical, technical, IT, finance, cryptocurrency, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, e-commerce, marketing, and gaming projects with sector-specific terminology control and compliance awareness, supported by a strong engineering background with expertise in Chemical Engineering. 🔍 SEO-Optimized Localization: Combining linguistic precision with keyword research and on-page SEO strategy, I optimize translated content for Baidu, Google, and regional search engines—improving rankings, visibility, and conversion performance in Chinese markets. 🌏 Full-Service Chinese & Cantonese Market Solutions: Supporting projects across highly regulated and technical industries, I deliver integrated translation, localization, and subtitling services designed for accuracy, clarity, and commercial impact. 🌐 Multilingual Solutions: Leading a professional translation agency, I provide comprehensive services across multiple languages, ensuring seamless communication for global clients. 🏆 Top-Tier Clients: Trusted by global brands such as Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Intel, Apple, Nestlé, YouTube, VISA, Microsoft, Unilever, and Amazon, I bring experience and credibility to every project. 🔧 Bilingual Localization Excellence: Offering professional Chinese-English localization services, I specialize in adapting content to resonate with Chinese audiences, maximizing engagement and conversions. 🌍 Cultural Insight: Having lived, studied, and worked in the USA for over a decade, I possess deep cultural insights that enrich my translation and localization services. ₿🎮 Blockchain Enthusiast & Gaming Specialist: As a dedicated believer in blockchain and cryptocurrency, and a passionate gamer, I bring specialized knowledge to projects in these dynamic fields. Academic and Professional Credentials: 🎓 Graduated from a prestigious "211 Project" and "985 Platform" university in China. 🎓 Exchange student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), one of Asia's top universities. 🎓 Earned a degree from a leading U.S. graduate school, achieving TOEFL and GRE scores of 100+ and 320+, respectively. Technical Proficiency: 🛠 Experienced with CAT tools such as SDL Trados and MemoQ, ensuring consistency and quality with fast turnaround times. Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Flash, Adobe InDesign, Aegisub, WordPress, and more. Commitment to Confidentiality: 🔒 All client information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and will never be disclosed.

  • Legal Translation
  • English to Mandarin Chinese Translation
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Chinese to English Translation
  • SDL Trados
  • Technical Translation
  • Market Research
  • Project Management
  • Business Translation
  • Chinese
  • Microsoft Word
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Subtitles
  • SEO Strategy
Yongchao C.

Zhangzhou, China

$25/hr
4.9
771 jobs

Hi, I’m Chen Yongchao, a native Chinese translator, interpreter, and transcription specialist with over seven years of professional experience and a distinguished Top Rated Plus badge on Upwork—a mark of trust and consistent excellence. Since 2019 when I joined UpWork, I’ve partnered with clients worldwide, delivering precise, culturally adapted translations and transcription services that drive results. What I bring to your project: • Accurate, culturally tailored translations that engage and persuade your target audience. • Fast, dependable delivery of up to 5,000 words and 60 minutes of Chinese-to-English transcription per day, saving you time and meeting deadlines. • Expertise across finance, crypto, marketing, medical, legal, gaming, and technical fields to ensure industry-accurate content. • Multilingual support in English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, plus French translation and proofreading to expand your global reach. • Seamless workflow integration using Microsoft Office, CAT tools, WordPress, Strapi, Canva, Crowdin, PDFelement, subtitle editing software Aegisub, and video editing software ArcTime for efficient project management. • Clear, proactive communication on your preferred platforms (including Zoom, Teams) to keep you informed and confident. • Free samples available so you can test quality risk-free before committing. Let’s work together to deliver compelling content that drives results and connects with your audience.

  • Legal Translation
  • Contract Translation
  • Translation
  • Editorial Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Website Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Academic Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Simplified Chinese
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Chinese to English Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • Mobile App Localization
Min Y.

Dalian, China

$20/hr
5.0
17 jobs

+ Native Chinese speaker and currently live in China + Bachelor’s Degree + Able to translate legal, financial, business and general documents from English to Chinese and vice versa with 10+ years of experience in translation + Strong attention to detail + Ran a small translation company for 5 years + Experience of working in Canada and Indonesia + Translator for the People's Government of Zizhou County in Shaanxi Province (1 year) + Translator for TikTok Shop since 2024 + Provide certified translation for immigration, legal, academic documents etc since 2024 + Work with MS Office, OmegaT, Trados, Adobe Acrobat DC, Photoshop, Abbyy, WhatsApp, Lark, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Chameleon, Frame, Dropbox etc.

  • Legal Translation
  • English
  • Proofreading
  • Translation
  • CV/Resume Translation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Audio Transcription
  • Video Transcription
  • Website Localization
  • Chinese
  • Data Entry
  • Mandarin Dialect
  • General Transcription
  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Service
Huan R.

Beijing, China

$50/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I’m a healthcare and legal professional with over 16 years of experience across medical industry and international business. My background includes fast-track leadership development at Sanofi, product localization experience at Medtronic, and founding a healthcare start-up focused on second-opinion services for patients. Meanwhile I am a lawyer in china's TOP law firm-Beijing Zhong Wen Law Firm, specializing in international business.Moreover, As a professional legal and medical interpreter for Lionbridge and other global law firms , and AI training expert for Top platforms( Alibaba, TikTok, and Talents AI). Skills & Expertise: 1. Professional Translation and Interpretation Online and Offline( TOEFL-114, GRE-327, EF SET-C2) 2.Legal service for international business( NDA/NNN, DD, Bilingual Documents drafting, dispute resolution) 3. AI training-prompt evaluation, and Audio or video transcription for AI training between English and Chinese.

  • Legal Translation
  • Translation
  • Live Interpretation
  • Legal Consulting
  • Legal Transcription
  • Legal Writing
  • International Distribution Agreement
  • International Business
  • Business Translation
  • Consecutive Interpreting
  • Over-the-Phone Interpreting
  • Simultaneous Interpreting
  • Legal Drafting
  • Language Interpretation
  • Legal Documentation
Jing D.

Qingdao, China

$55/hr
4.9
510 jobs

My name is Jing Du and I'm a mom of two kids. My husband, Jack and I do translation for a living in Qingdao, China. We have been providing translation and interpretation service to hundreds of clients around the world at Upwork since March, 2013. Before that, I studied English as a major in University and got Master’s Degree in English Chinese Translation (both language directions) and Translation Certificate from China Translation Association. During my seven-year corporate translation career from 2007 to 2012, I worked as translator to translate from English to Chinese and Chinese to English in legal division and marketing division, while Jack worked as translator and interpreter in Power Plant and Rolling Stock Industry. Now the current status, independent contractor at Upwork, we have been working at Upwork for more than seven years and delivering excellent English Mandarin translation to clients worldwide from many industries (client's industry includes but is not limited to Hospitality, Advertising, Health, Pharmaceutical, Publishing, Academic Institutions, Social Media, Banking, Consultation, Legal Service, Manufacturing, Transportation, Power Generation, Microbiology, Information Technology, Website/App Development, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency...) with the document nature covering legal translation, medical translation, technical translation, and general translation. The type of documents we translate include Business Plan, Contract, Service Agreement, Marketing Material, Privacy Policy, Scientific Report, Medical Diagnosis, Technical Manual/Specifications... Whether it's PPT(Power Point), DOCX(Word), PDF, INDD(Adobe InDesign), PSD(Adobe Photoshop), AI(Adobe Illustrator), PHP, XML, HTML, XLIFF or SRT (Chinese subtitle file creation and translation from English to Chinese), we can handle the Simplified Chinese & Traditional Chinese translation in source code file and keep the format intact. To ensure decent quality, this is how we work: First, I do initial translation and then I double check it; The work is subsequently transferred to Jack who would proofread the final deliverable translation work to make sure it's up to client's standards. We are full-time independent contractors and we would be happy to build a long-term working relationship with clients around the globe. For any Chinese/Mandarin/Simplified Chinese/Traditional translation & interpretation service, you can always depend on our professional timely service.

  • Legal Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Chinese
  • Adobe InDesign
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Mandarin Chinese to English Translation
  • English to Mandarin Chinese Translation
  • Chinese to English Translation
  • Medical Translation

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