Chinese Translation Services
Unlocking the Greater China market with precise translations, certified by a certified translator when your procedure requires it.
Technical Specifics of Chinese
Why character variants and dialectal origin are critical for legal validity.
| Feature | Context | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | Mandatory for Mainland China, Singapore, and international bodies like the UN. | Usage of standardized Hanzi characters compliant with PRC legal norms. |
| Traditional Chinese | Required for Hong Kong banking, Taiwan courts, and Macau administrative law. | Manual conversion and cultural proofing to ensure local orthographic accuracy. |
| Cantonese vs Mandarin | Distinct spoken dialects requiring unique phrasing in marketing and localized video content. | Translators selected based on regional origin to capture specific idioms and vocabulary. |
Key Industries Served
Technical & Manufacturing
Operations manuals, GB/T standards, intellectual property documentation, and specifications for Canada–China supply chains in industrial and high-tech sectors.
B2B Hub: Chinese Technical Documentation →Legal & Compliance
Import-export contracts, joint-venture agreements, trademark protection in Chinese characters, and regulatory compliance for Canada–China–Taiwan cross-border trade.
B2B Hub: Chinese Legal Compliance →Commercial & Corporate
Annual reports, investor presentations, and marketing materials localized in Simplified (Mainland China) or Traditional (Taiwan, Hong Kong) for 1.4 billion speakers.
B2B Hub: Chinese Corporate Translation →Immigration IRCC
OTTIAQ-certified translation of Hukou records, university diplomas, marriage certificates, and Chinese notarized documents for IRCC and WES/ICAS evaluations.
Official Certified Translation →Authorized Chinese Translation for Canada
Chinese translation is a multi-layered challenge. The fundamental divide between Simplified and Traditional Chinese is a critical distinction. In high-stakes environments like the real estate market or IRCC applications, selecting the wrong variant can lead to costly delays.
Asiatis provides certified translations signed by a certified translator who is a member of a provincial association: mainly ATIO (Ontario), STIBC (British Columbia) and OTTIAQ (Quebec). Our certified translations of your official documents are prepared in line with the published requirements of the Canadian authorities that receive them; the decision on each file remains theirs.
Translating Chinese for over 25 years, Asiatis masters the fundamental distinction between Simplified Chinese (Mainland China, Singapore) and Traditional Chinese (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao). Our native linguists understand GB/T standards, cross-border trade subtleties, and Belt and Road corridors — a strategic advantage for your operations in the world's second-largest economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Difference between Mandarin & Cantonese?
While both share a common written root, for documents we focus on the script (Simplified vs Traditional). For audio, we use specific dialect speakers.
How do you prepare a translation for a Chinese consular procedure?
We prepare translations for Chinese consular procedures. Requirements vary from one procedure to the next: tell us yours and we will tell you what is generally required. If a notarized translation is required, the notarization is then done by a notary (official directories below).
How do you prepare a translation for an IRCC application?
It is signed by a certified translator who is an OTTIAQ or ATIO member, and prepared in line with IRCC's published requirements; the decision on the application remains IRCC's.
Do you handle WeChat marketing?
Yes, we localize content for the specific ecosystem of Chinese social media, including tone and layout.
Notarized translation: where to find a notary
Asiatis does not handle notarization. We confirm with you whether the recipient requires a notarized translation; the notarization is then done by a notary.
The role and status of a notary vary by province: in Quebec, the notary is a legal professional; elsewhere, a notary public is often a lawyer or a person appointed by the province.
Official notary directories:
- Quebec — Chambre des notaires du Québec: Find a notary. The notary is a legal professional and a member of the Chambre des notaires. The directory lists notaries who agree to be referred to the public.
- British Columbia — Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia: Find a Notary (from the home page). Notaries public are regulated by the Society of Notaries Public; its tool lets you search for a notary by name or city and check their status.
- New Brunswick — Law Society of New Brunswick: Lawyer Search. Under the Notaries Public Act, every practising member of the Law Society of New Brunswick is a notary public.
- Prince Edward Island — Law Society of Prince Edward Island: Find a Lawyer. Under the Notaries and Commissioners Act, every member of the Law Society of Prince Edward Island is a notary public.
For another province, check with the relevant professional order or ministry of justice. This information is not legal advice. Directories checked on October 5, 2026.
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