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The research aims to explore the translation practices in Shanghai's public spaces and their role in shaping intercultural communication.

April 10, 2026Humanities and Social Sciences CommunicationsOpen Access

A study on the linguistic landscape of international public spaces in Shanghai: a cosmopolitan translation perspective

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WLWei LiTianjin University LWLisong WangTianjin University

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Examines translation strategies in public signage, highlighting intercultural dialogue in Shanghai's international communities, suggesting implications for urban planning.

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The research aims to explore the translation practices in Shanghai's public spaces and their role in shaping intercultural communication.
Analyzed public signage in Shanghai's international areas
Explored bilingual, multilingual, and multimodal translation strategies
Examined the relationship between textual and visual elements
Applied theories from translation studies, urban sociology, and cosmopolitan theory
Identified dominant languages in public signage: Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean
Showed how translation enhances cross-cultural communication
Highlighted translation's role in fostering a cohesive urban identity
Demonstrated the practical implications for multilingual urban planning

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895046c1944d70ce06073 https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-026-06986-7

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Examines translation strategies in public signage, highlighting intercultural dialogue in Shanghai's international communities, suggesting implications for urban planning.

A study on the linguistic landscape of international public spaces in Shanghai: a cosmopolitan translation perspective

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A study on the linguistic landscape of international public spaces in Shanghai: a cosmopolitan translation perspective

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