Emergency Language Services in Low-Resource Language Regions: Practices and Insights from Yunnan Province

Sa Shen; Yiping Wei

doi:10.54691/0vqbrr91

Authors

Sa Shen
Yiping Wei

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/0vqbrr91

Keywords:

Low-resource Language; Emergency Language Services; Geological Rescue.

Abstract

Low-resource language regions are critical areas in building China’s national emergency language service system. This study reviews the domestic progress in emergency language services for low-resource areas and regards geological rescue operations in Yunnan Province as a case study. By analyzing Yunnan’s linguistic ecology and disaster risk profile, the paper reveals the key technological breakthroughs achieved in multilingual emergency response. On this basis, it proposes three insights for sustainable development: (1) a dual-track model integrating technology and human resources, (2) the construction of an emergency language service platform, and (3) sustainable financing mechanisms supported by public funds and multilateral cooperation. The study aims to clarify the urgent needs of low-resource language regions and to provide references for strengthening China’s national emergency language service infrastructure.

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