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docs: add Chinese (zh-CN) README translation#13508

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Summary

Closes #12954

Adds a complete Simplified Chinese (zh-CN) translation of the README and a language switcher between English and Chinese versions.

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  • README.zh-CN.md — Full Simplified Chinese translation of the README, including:

    • Feature descriptions
    • Quick install instructions
    • Getting started guide
    • CLI vs Messaging quick reference table
    • Documentation table (section names translated, links preserved)
    • OpenClaw migration guide
    • Contributing guide
    • Community links
  • README.md — Added language switcher badge linking to README.zh-CN.md

  • README.zh-CN.md — Added language switcher badge linking to README.md

Translation Approach

  • Accurate & natural: Translated for fluency, not word-by-word. Technical terms like "TUI", "Serverless", "FTS5" kept as-is since they're standard in Chinese developer communities.
  • Chinese model names preserved: 小米 MiMo, z.ai/GLM, Kimi/Moonshot, MiniMax — kept original branding.
  • Links unchanged: All documentation links point to the original English docs (no broken links). When Chinese docs become available, links can be updated.
  • WSL link localized: The WSL install link uses zh-cn locale: learn.microsoft.com/zh-cn/windows/wsl/install

Future Work (for follow-up PRs)

  • Docusaurus i18n setup (website/i18n/zh-CN/)
  • CLI output localization framework
  • Error message translations

These are larger efforts that warrant separate PRs and community discussion.

Closes NousResearch#12954

- Add README.zh-CN.md with complete Simplified Chinese translation
- Add language switcher badge in README.md linking to Chinese version
- Add language switcher badge in README.zh-CN.md linking to English version
@alt-glitch alt-glitch added the type/docs Documentation improvements label Apr 22, 2026
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Related to #9484 (earlier Chinese README PR, still open — potential duplicate).

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[Feature]: Chinese (Simplified/Traditional) Localization Support

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