Qian Yurun

Qian Yurun, born in the 1940s, originally from Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, is a renowned Chinese journalist and translator. After completing his high school education at Meicun Senior High School in Jiangsu, he graduated from the Department of Foreign Languages at Fudan University in 1963, and then began his professional career in Beijing. He held positions at the Central Radio Administration (now the State Administration of Radio and Television), serving as a translator, English writer, and editor, accumulating extensive professional experience. In the early 1980s, he was granted funded study opportunities to attend the Missouri School of Journalism, which further advanced his expertise. Throughout his career, Qian Yurun served as a Washington D.C. correspondent and chief reporter at the United Nations, mainly responsible for international news coverage.

In addition to his journalism work, Qian Yurun engaged in translation of literary works. His translations include *A Family’s Joy and Sorrow* (originally *Lucy Crown*), *Red Makeup Dress* by Sylvia Sopher, and *Ephraim Stein’s Memoirs – Witnessing China*, co-translated with Israel Epstein. He has deep affections for his family; after marriage, he met and fell in love with Wang Ling, an actress with the Beijing Art Troupe. His son, Qian Yanqiu, is a renowned actor, screenwriter, and director. He has appeared in films such as *Beijing Youzao* (1991) and various TV series, also working as a scriptwriter. His notable works include *Graduates*, *True Love*, *Lipstick*, *Hero*, and *Detective Dee*.

Regarding his personal life, Qian Yurun comes from the Houshan branch of the Qian family in Wuxi. Although related to the Qian Zhongshu family, he is not a direct descendant. His family history can be traced back to a branch that migrated from Hangzhou to Wuxi during the late Southern Song Dynasty. As a Wuxi native, he cherishes his hometown deeply and visits annually during summer vacations, still able to understand the local dialect. After graduating from the Beijing Film Academy, his son Qian Yanqiu shifted to directing and screenwriting, playing significant roles in numerous film and television projects, especially known for the *Detective Dee* series.

Qian Yurun retired around the year 2000, concluding his long career in journalism and film/television production. His professional life spanned journalism, translation, screenwriting, and directing, making him an important figure in China’s media and entertainment industries.