Translation Patterns of Appraisal Epithets and Variations of Stance

This chapter deals with the multi-layered comparisons with a series of statistical analyses to identify the translation patterns in the English translation of the appraisal epithets in Chinese political discourse. Statistical analysis is also carried out to examine the variations of stance towards China and other countries through the translators’ mediation of the STs and the TTs. Theoretical accounts for the research results and further discussions in line with the research questions are also provided.