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Li, X., & Ye, T. (2025). The Construction of National Image in Diplomatic Interpreting—Based on the Verbatim Records of Foreign Ministry Press Conferences During the Two Sessions. People’s Congress Research, No. 8, 71-76. (In Chinese)

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• TITLE: Skopos Theory Informing Interpreting Strategies: An Analysis of the 2025 Two Sessions Press Conferences

  AUTHORS: Jiting Qiao

  KEYWORDS: Skopos Theory, Interpreting Strategies, Two Sessions

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Modern Linguistics, Vol.16 No.1, January 16, 2026

  ABSTRACT: As a pivotal platform for China’s authoritative diplomatic discourse, the interpreting quality at the Two Sessions (the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference) plays a critical role in shaping the national image and facilitating the global dissemination of China’s narratives. Anchored in the Skopos Theory from the Functionalist perspective, this study examines the strategic decision-making and functional pathways in diplomatic interpreting, with a focused analysis of the interpreting practices at the 2025 Two Sessions Premier’s Press Conference. The findings demonstrate that Skopos Theory effectively elucidates the reasons for interpreting in high-stakes diplomatic contexts, framing interpreters not as passive conduits but as active agents in China’s international communication. This research offers meaningful implications for cultivating a cohort of interpreters aligned with China’s diplomatic objectives and enhancing the clarity and reach of its global voice.