Ji Xin

Ji Xin is a Chinese translator of Japanese literature who has long worked in Japan-related economic and trade affairs, translating Japanese fiction alongside his professional duties. Publicly available information about him is limited, and few details of his life have been systematically disclosed; his body of translations nonetheless shows a focus on contemporary Japanese novels that combine delicate emotional writing with suspense and warmth. He once proofread, for the translator Lin Shaohua, nine full-length novels including Norwegian Wood and Kafka on the Shore, an experience that helped him balance fidelity to the original with readability in Chinese. His translations include Miyuki, The Last Supper, and The Cat Detective's Reasoning, among others. Thirteen of his works are held in the collection, spanning foreign literature, mystery and detective fiction, inspirational growth, and lifestyle titles.