The current reform in translational education in China should prioritize compilation and application of the textbooks featuring moral and political education (MPE). Taking Understanding Contemporary China’s Chinese-English Translation (UCCCET)as an example, the present article will highlight the guiding principle in compiling UCCCET, systemize the characteristics in these textbooks, and outline the suggestions for the teachers in using these textbooks. By so doing, the article intends to clarify and enhance the norms in writing translational textbooks on MPE to train more qualified translators to better serve China’s national strategy.