In her own words: translator to China’s top leaders takes centre stage in Hong Kong
Zhang Lu, interpreter to officials including Premier Li Keqiang, finds herself in the spotlight as she gives talk to university students
Chinese translator Zhang Lu felt a bit like a rock star on Friday.
She was greeted with cries of “You are a goddess to me!” by women – and even a few men – during her trip to Hong Kong.
Zhang, 39, a regular translator for China’s top leaders such as Premier Li Keqiang and former premier Wen Jiabao, has made just as big an impression for her skills as an interpreter as her attractive looks and demure presence.
Hundreds of Hong Kong university students, who regard Zhang as something of a role model, packed a lecture hall on Friday for her talk at the Chinese University. Some people had even travelled from Guangdong province just to listen to her speak.
Dressed in a perfectly tailored white suit, the tall, lean figure of Zhang attracted the immediate attention of the audience as she walked into the room.
