It is with great honor and profound respect that we present this festschrift in celebration of Professor Huang Guowen’s 70th birthday. This volume brings together contributions from scholars across China, reflecting the breadth and depth of Professor Huang’s intellectual legacy. As one of China’s most distinguished linguists, Professor Huang has not only shaped academic discourse in several linguistic fields but has also nurtured a new generation of scholars through his mentorship, leadership, and unwavering commitment to linguistic inquiry. The chapters herein reflect the breadth of his intellectual pursuits—spanning systemic functional linguistics (SFL), ecolinguistics, translation studies, and applied linguistics—while also highlighting the depth of his theoretical innovations and practical applications. Professor Huang’s academic journey is nothing short of remarkable. From his early days as a typist in Raoping County to his dual doctoral degrees from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Wales at Cardiff, his career embodies the transformative power of dedication and intellectual curiosity.