Abstract: The present thesis briefly reviews previous research concerning translation studies in the context of "the Belt and Road"
initiative in terms of theme, and explores existing problems in previous research. The problems are: priority of theoretical research over
empirical research, qualitative research over quantitative research, hotspots over coldspots, Chinese-foreign languages translation over
foreign languages- Chinese translation, and theoretical importation over theoretical creation. Based upon the existing problems,
suggestions are proposed for future studies, in the hope of shedding some light on translation studies in the context of "the Belt and
Road" initiative.

Key words: The Belt and Road, translation studies, overview