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Book Launch | Festschrift in Honour of Professor Lawrence Wang-chi Wong's Retirement Successfully Held
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| To celebrate the retirement of Professor Lawrence Wang-chi Wong, the Department of Translation at The Chinese University of Hong Kong organized the publication of the festschrift Translation and the History of Knowledge – A Festschrift for Lawrence Wang-chi Wong. The book launch was held on the afternoon of May 22, 2026, at the Cheng Yu Tung Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Warm and dignified in atmosphere, the event marked not only the publication of a new volume, but also a moving occasion for teachers, colleagues, friends, and students to gather in tribute and extend their heartfelt blessings to Professor Wong. |
| Contributors to the festschrift gathered at the event to pay tribute to Professor Wong, expressing their deepest gratitude for his outstanding contributions to translation studies and the history of translation in China, while extending their warmest wishes for his retirement. More than an academic occasion, the gathering was a moving celebration of a beloved teacher, mentor, colleague, and scholar whose influence has touched many lives. The event was open to the public and warmly received, attracting over fifty students, faculty members, and academic peers in person, alongside an online audience that peaked at over eighty concurrent viewers. |
| The publication of this festschrift and the success of the launch serve not only as a fond retrospective of Professor Wong’s distinguished academic career, but also as a lasting testament to his extraordinary erudition, intellectual generosity, and unwavering dedication to the field. His scholarship, mentorship, and gracious spirit will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of scholars. |
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