Li is a professional interpreter/translator with over 18 years of experience. She was born in China and later moved abroad. Till now, she has been living in Finland and the US for 12 years.

She has been providing the interpretation/translation services to the clients including both the private companies and the public sectors all over the world. Especially regarding the oral interpretation work (simultaneous interpretation and consecutive interpretation), she has traveled to over hundreds of cities in about 30 countries.

Li really loves the interpretation work and to her, it is actually more like a keen interest and a hobby rather than just a job.

Please find more details about her qualifications below and the resume and references of Li would be provided upon request.

If she could be of any help to your business, do not hesitate to contact her by email ([email protected]).


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Education Background

- A Bachelor's degree in English from Beijing Foreign Studies University (the best university in terms of languages & linguistics in China) has laid a solid foundation for her practice as a professional/freelance interpreter (Chinese/English).

- A Master's degree in Financial Engineering from Columbia University, a Bachelor's degree in Economics from University of Helsinki & another Bachelor's degree in Information Management from Beijing Foreign Studies University have further facilitated her practice in the economic, financial, management, marketing & ICT areas with more in-depth knowledge.


Interpretation Work Experience

- Professional / Freelance Translator, Interpreter & Language Teacher (1996-now)
She conducted Chinese/English consecutive and simultaneous interpretation and written translation. She also taught English and Chinese languages and cultures (in kindergarten, primary school, high school and adults training organizations).

- Diplomat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (2000-2005)
She worked first at the International Department at the Headquarter of the Ministry in China and then in the Embassy of People’s Republic of China in Finland. As a professional interpreter & translator, she conducted Chinese/English consecutive and simultaneous interpretation and written translation of speeches and papers for the leaders and international conferences.


Business Portfolios

- Clients
Over hundreds of clients all over the world and most of them being repeat customers in China, Finland and the US, including governmental sectors, academic institutions, NGOs, religious organizations, media groups, banks, ministries, universities, blue-chip companies & SMEs, etc. (e.g. United Nations, APEC, Nokia, China Development Bank, etc.)

- Areas
Various fields such as economics, finance, environment, clean-tech, ITC, education, manufacturing, medical science, political science, machinery, chemical industry, mass media, management, etc.

- Conferences (Simultaneous Interpretation)
Over hundreds of gigs for international conferences & press conferences (e.g. United Nations conferences, Asia-Europe Meetings, World Low-Carbon Forum, World Union of Wholesale Markets Meeting, Food Safety & Traceability Technology Conference, International Crime Prevention Conference, etc.)