In 2003, the Ministry of Personnel formulated and issued the Interim Provisions on the Examination of Translation Professional Qualification (Level) and the Implementation Measures for Level 2 and Level 3 of the Examination of Translation Professional Qualification (Level). In July, 2003, an English expert committee for the professional qualification (level) examination of translators was established, and the pilot examination of English interpretation and translation for Grade II and III was held for the first time in China from June 6 to 7, 2003. After many consultations, cooperation and careful organization, the task of this pilot examination was successfully completed.
Pilots have a high reference rate and a wide range of candidates. From all aspects, the pilot work has been fully affirmed by the leaders of the Ministry of Personnel, the Foreign Languages Bureau, experts and all walks of life. The registration conditions of translation qualification (level) examination are liberalized, facing the society, welcomed by the majority of candidates and recognized by the society, which is in line with the development direction of talent evaluation.