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Haonan X.

English-Chinese Translator | Localization & China Market Research

Shanghai, China
$25 per hour
25 jobs
$7K+ total earnings

👋 Hi, I’m Haonan — a Chinese localization, translation, and online research freelancer helping businesses adapt English content, product information, and market materials for Chinese-speaking audiences. I combine language accuracy with research and content judgment. My work covers English–Chinese localization, proofreading, online research, competitor research, SEO-informed editing, AI content review, and bilingual QA — especially for business, healthcare, technical, game, survey, and web content projects. 📌 Selected experience: • 800,000+ words completed across translation, localization, proofreading, MTPE, and SEO-related content • 100+ SEO/web content pieces delivered, including blogs, guides, landing pages, and website copy • Supported a Publicis-related consumer insight project on China’s silver economy, covering market research, trend synthesis, and visual strategy materials • Contributed to a Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Genomics research-related data project, involving species data collection, cleaning, classification, and visualization support • Experience with healthcare, medical-device-related, business-facing, tax/policy, technical, game, survey, and web content • Upwork projects involving Chinese transcription, proofreading, localization, online research, and bilingual content QA 🔍 I can help with: • English ↔ Chinese translation, localization, proofreading, and MTPE • Chinese online research, market research, competitor research, and structured summaries • SEO-informed editing for websites, blogs, landing pages, and long-form guides • Bilingual QA, terminology consistency, AI content review, and content polishing • Data extraction, information organization, research notes, and structured deliverables My strength is combining localization, research, and content thinking — helping your materials work for Chinese-speaking users, not just read like a translation.

Cong F.

Certified English-Chinese & Cantonese Translator | Legal, Medical & IT

Shanghai, China
$25 per hour
2,400 jobs
$800K+ total earnings

✦ 20+ years of English–Chinese and Cantonese experience, 30M+ words across 12 industries, and 4,000–5,000 publication-ready words daily. Trusted by Apple, NVIDIA, OpenAI, IBM, Intel, Meta, Samsung, and Johnson & Johnson. A marketing veteran with engineering training and mastery of 50+ professional tools, I deliver linguistic precision, technical expertise, and end-to-end localization. Available 7 days a week, with responses within 1 hour. Read on to see what sets me apart. 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.

Lyuyang W.

Translation/Proofreading/Voice-recording/Video-editing/Teaching

Shanghai, China
$30 per hour
142 jobs
$200K+ total earnings

Hi, I am Lyuyang Scope of my services include: ~TRANSLATION/LOCALIZATION/PROOFREADING~ #Linguistic services between Chinese(Simplified&Traditional) and English. #Clients includes: CareConnect(Medical&Lifecare), King School, Decathlon, Unicorn Media, Samsung... #6+ years experience in translation in various fields, including but not limited to Medical science, Company/school/brand introduction, Speech,Engineering, Literature/Art, Economics/Finance, Marketing, Education,Journalism,Sports... #Certified Member of American Translators Association(ATA). #China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters- CATTI (Expert Level) ~VOICE-OVER~ #I can speak fluent and standard Mandarin. I can speak fluent and clear English as well. #Owned a professional recording studio, both male and female vo and video editing/ vioce-syncing are acceptable! #Working with Unicorn Media(with 8million followers on youtube) for more than 4 years, with translation, voice-recording and synciation with the video(ranged from 13 to 30mins) on a weekly basis. ~TEACHING~ #Master's Degree in Translation and Interpreting and a Bachelor's Degree in Business English, has equipped me with a solid foundation in linguistics and pedagogy. Message me anytime to discuss details and get the work going!

Rongrong D.

TC/SC Chinese English translation (10 years experience)

Shanghai, China
$20 per hour
36 jobs
$4K+ total earnings

Being a native Chinese speaker as well as a professional translator, I bridge languages with precision and cultural insight. As a skilled translator with 8 years experience in almost all fields Such as medical, science, E-commerce, hospitality, real estate, finance, immigration, food industry, manufacture, games and luxury. My expertise lies in delivering accurate, clear, natural-sounding translations (manual work only), from English to Chinese and vice versa. My process is built on a foundation of meticulous research, skilled adaptation, and rigorous quality checks. I am committed to providing reliable, deadline commitment translations that meet clients' needs and facilitate successful cross-cultural communication. Also, I have more than five years English speaking sales and marketing experience in Thailand, which makes me understand more what clients want and I have very good sales record. I am available for long-term projects and willing to offer my services on: - Translation/proof reading/writing from English to Chinese and vice versa and English to Cantonese and vice versa. - On-site live Translation for traveling and expo attendees - Localization of APPs, games, websites, and etc. - Internet researching - Videos subtitling/editing - Transcribing

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