Humanities

Translations in Children's Paradise (1970-1979): the Union's agendas and the Cold War cultural diplomacy in Hong Kong

X. Li

Discover how *Children's Paradise*, a crucial entity in American Cold War cultural diplomacy, navigated translations to reflect its China-centric agendas. This enlightening research by Xueyi Li reveals how localized practices addressed Hong Kong's socio-political landscape, shaping the cultural identity of younger generations amidst the complexities of the Cold War.

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Abstract

This study analyzes Chinese translations in the magazine *Children's Paradise* (CP), operated by the Union, an entity involved in American covert cultural diplomatic activities during the Cold War. By examining omissions, substitutions, and additions in translated texts, the study reveals CP's commitment to the Union's China-centric agendas. Despite sharing anti-communist views with American interests, CP leveraged localized practices to engage with Hong Kong's socio-political issues, generating cultural outcomes exceeding Cold War polarities and leaving a lasting legacy on Hong Kong's younger generation.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Mar 15, 2024

Authors

Xueyi Li

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