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Matthew McKay

Matthew is a British citizen raised and based in Switzerland. A Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, he received his honors degree in Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford and, after 15 years in the private sector, went on to earn an MA in Chinese Languages, Literature and Civilization from the University of Geneva. He is a Chartered Linguist and full member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (UK), an associate of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (UK), and an associate of the Swiss Association of Translation, Terminology and Interpreting. In addition to Switzerland, he has lived in the UK, Taiwan, and Germany, and his translation specialties include the arts & humanities, international cooperation, and neurodivergence.

Taiwan: Trump To Continue Fight Despite Unfavorable Supreme Court Ruling

Matthew McKay - March 4, 2026. Published in The United Daily News

Taiwanese government officials and national security leaders must remember that, right now, silence speaks louder than words, and it is better to remain still than to act rashly.

Taiwan: US Pushing of ‘Venezuela Model’ Will Invite Inevitable Backlash

Matthew McKay - February 19, 2026. Published in Meihua News

The prevailing view among the international community is that while American hegemony still exists, it is now in a state of relative decline.

Hong Kong: Cheng Chi-sheng: US Hegemony Is Fueling International ‘US-Skepticism, China-Alignment’

Matthew McKay - February 7, 2026. Published in China Review News

[I]f China can lead by example in helping to maintain or even reshape the international order, it will succeed in filling the void left by the United States.

Taiwan: Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’: A High-Stakes Gamble in the Western Hemisphere

Matthew McKay - January 27, 2026. Published in The United Daily News

If the United States continues to indulge in ... power and military might ... and ignores the rule of law and the alliance system that have made [it] great, then that power and might will eventually slip through its fingers.

China: Military Strike on Venezuela: US Hegemonic Actions Spark Global Wave of Protests

Matthew McKay - January 11, 2026. Published in Guangming Daily News

[T]he Trump administration appears to have lowered its reservations about using force, prompting concern within the international community.

Malaysia: US National Security Strategy: Keeping Allies within the System and China without

Matthew McKay - January 9, 2026. Published in Oriental Daily News

The U.S. is no longer willing to continue as the world’s checkbook.

Watching America is seeking VOLUNTEER TRANSLATORS age 18+ to translate foreign opinion pieces about the United States into U.S. English. If you are committed to translation and have an interest in current events, here is an unbeatable chance to perfect your art, publish your work and build your resume.
Watching America is not AI. Our language team provides high-quality, hands-on translation that brings foreign opinion about the United States to readers around the world. This is what sets us apart.
Some translation experience is preferred but not required. All applicants will be asked to translate a test article. We prefer native or near-native English skills. You will be expected to find and translate at least one article every two weeks.

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