Head-turning translator at China-US summit was known as 'little Zhao Wei', say former teacher and classmates


Translator Zhang Jing (right) was often compared to Chinese actress Zhou Wei in high school, say classmates. - SCMP

BEIJING, China (SCMP): The Chinese woman who trended on social media as "China's most beautiful interpreter", always dreamed of being a diplomat and was noted for her looks – even in high school, say former teachers and classmates.

Zhang Jing dazzled the world with her calm and accurate translation of China's State Councillor Yang Jiechi's 15-minute remarks at the China-US Alaska summit.

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