Study of Translation in Premier Wen Jiabao' s Speeches in Press Conferences

It is considerably well known that the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is a learned and refined man and use a lot quotes of ancient Chinese prose in his speech to enrich the meaning of his words.The same situation can also be applied to his speech in external news conferences during which words of wisdom sparkles.It is believed that those quotes of Premier Wen and his interpreter's concise translation contributes a lot to convey national Chinese culture as well as set up a significant international image of China,which plays a considerable part in enhancing the soft power of China.Since China has enjoyed a rapid and comprehensive development of economy and technology in recent decades and has had an increasing impact upon international affairs,the issue concerning setting a powerful and reasonable self image is getting more and more important \ urgent.To improve a country's soft power is certainly an aspect of national image which will lead China towards a powerful country that is helpful for the peace and development of the whole world.