Services and Support

Translation Service

Please note: translation services will be temporarily unavailable until Monday, May 12, 2008. New requests for translation will be accepted at that time.

The China Center has certified translators to provide translation of official documents such as diplomas, academic degrees, birth and marriage certificates, business cards, and other documents.

Fees:

  • One-page certificates (Chinese to English) including:
    Diplomas, Degree Certificates, Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates

    University of Minnesota students and scholars: $20 each
    Non-University students and scholars: $25 each

    There is a $5 charge for every additional copy of the same translation with our stamp and signed by the translator.

  • Business Cards (English to Chinese):

    University of Minnesota clients: $40 each*
    Non-University clients: $50 each*
    (*does not include the cost of printing the cards)

  • Translation for other documents will be priced at a rate of $50 per hour, with a minimum charge of $50.

For more questions concerning translation fees, please call the China Center at 612-624-1002.

China Center Cultural Services

In a unique place, between education, government and business, the China Center is able to consult and advise both University and non-University organizations in developing and executing their China strategies, making connections here and in China that will help an organization succeed.

The China Center collaborates with a number of firms to offer public seminars, but is also available for private consultations.

The China Center can:

  • Help to introduce an organization to interested Chinese organizations or institutions
  • Provide suggestions for local, national, and international resources
  • Offer cultural and travel briefings or specific cross-cultural communication advice
  • Provide assistance with translation and other language issues
  • Provide customized assistance given a specific set of goals

Contact the China Center at 612-624-1002 or chinactr@umn.edu for more information.

Chinese Visa and Passport Information

Other Services