Li Shijun, a master in Esperanto, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation by the Translators Association of China on December 2, 2010. The award is the highest honor conferred to living translators in China.
As a pioneer in Esperanto translation in China, Li is famous for his translation of many domestic and foreign masterpieces. Recently, Beijing Review reporter Zhou Xiaoyan had an exclusive interview with him and Li shared his story and suggestions for today’s young translators.