This article guides readers through creating a simple online translation feature using PHP, covering prerequisite steps such as obtaining a translation API key, writing the core translation function, handling user input via an HTML form, and testing the implementation.
Recent reports reveal that Google Translate’s mainland China domain translate.google.cn now redirects to a search page and ultimately to the Hong Kong site, rendering the service inaccessible for Chinese users, while underlying issues stem from censored training data, outdated infrastructure, and past attempts to revive Google’s search in China.
This guide explains how to fix Chrome’s broken automatic translation after Google shut down its China services by locating the hosts file on Windows, macOS, Linux or Android, adding specific IP mappings, and using alternative IPs if needed.
