1 Introduction

In recent years, National Translation Practice (STP) has become a hot topic in translation studies, involving multiple aspects such as concepts, theories, and history. The STP theory proposes the standardization of the purpose of "translating for the country", a three-level subject structure, and an institutionalized translation model, providing a new perspective and challenge for the study of translation ethics. At present, ethical research is still in its infancy, mainly focusing on the ethics of national translation practice subjects and the ethics of individual translators. This article aims to explore the differences between translation ethics and translator ethics, the challenges of national translation practice to translation ethics research, and the expansion of national translation practice translation ethics in the context of building a community with a shared future for mankind.

Debate on Translation Ethics and Translator Ethics

Explored the concept differentiation between translation ethics and translator ethics, providing a theoretical basis for the construction of the ethical framework for national translation practice. The study of Western translation ethics originated in 1895 and was systematically introduced by Bellman, focusing on the cultural and political implications of translation behavior and ethical responsibilities towards others. Venuti proposed the "ethics of diversity", emphasizing the decentralization of translation and the display of exoticism. Postcolonial translation theory scholars propose "ethical harmony" and pursue equality in translation. Another approach focuses on the professional role and ethical practices of translators. Chesterman proposed five ethical models for translation and the "St. Jerome's Oath," while Pym proposed five ethical principles for translators based on intercultural perspectives. The research on translation ethics in China started relatively late, mainly focusing on introducing Western theories, exploring local traditional ideological resources, and applying them in specific fields. There is an imbalance in domestic research, with a preference for using the term 'translation ethics', but the actual focus often falls on the professional ethics of translators. The existing research has limitations in systematically grasping the complex ethical dimensions of national translation practices, and further expansion and deepening of theoretical perspectives are needed.

The Challenges of Translation Ethics in Three Countries' Translation Practice Research

This paper explores the challenges that national translation practice research brings to translation ethics, mainly analyzing from three dimensions: the high politicization of ethical demands, the multi-level nature of responsible parties, and the significant variability of ethical standards. The practice of national translation politicizes the ethical demands of translation, emphasizing the service of national political power, interests, and ideology, and triggering conflicts between specific political loyalty and universal ethical principles. The multiplicity and hierarchy of responsible parties increase the complexity of ethical considerations, and there may be conflicts of interest and ethical tensions between different levels of parties. The application of ethical standards in STP exhibits a high degree of situational dependence, influenced by translation type, actor background, and situational specificity. It is necessary to establish a multidimensional ethical framework that recognizes specificity while providing stable guiding principles.

The Ethical Expansion of National Translation Practice in the Context of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind

Explored the ethical dimension expansion of national translation practice in the context of a community with a shared future for mankind. The article points out that national translation practice poses challenges to traditional translation ethics theory due to its politicization, multiple responsibility subjects, and fluctuating ethical standards. In the context of building a community with a shared future for mankind, the ethical complexity of national translation practice needs to be analyzed in depth. The article proposes that understanding the ethical connotation of national translation practice requires a systematic examination from four interrelated dimensions: political ethics, institutional ethics, translator ethics, and practical ethics.

5 Conclusion

Emphasizing the complexity of national translation practice, involving ethical choices and value positioning of the state, institutions, and translators, its politicization, multiplicity of responsibility subjects, and variability of ethical standards pose challenges to translation ethics research. In the context of building a community with a shared future for mankind, national translation practice plays an important role. It is necessary to clarify its ethical dimensions from four aspects: political ethics, institutional ethics, translator ethics, and practical ethics, providing new perspectives for translation ethics research and ethical guidance for national translation practice.