The Past, Present and Prospects of Asian Scitech TranslationAsian Scitech Translation Viewed from

The autor has been to some Asian countries and regions. Having met with many Asian scientists and interpreters and having very good communications with them, he has firsthand knowledge of the importance and necessity of the translation of advanced science and technology literature in Asia.Looking upon Asian science and technology translation through the eyes of a Chinese, the article holds that: 1There is a good tradition in science and technology translation in all Asian countries. 2Today,every Asian country has made outstanding achievements in science and technology translation,though to varying extends. 3There will be a much brighter future for science and technology translation in all Asian countries in the future. After analyzing and proving the above three points through living examples,the author raises clear and detailed proposals for the further development of Asian science and technology translation, which are both of full eagerness and feasibility. They include: to establish translation organizations for Asian countries and regions as soon as possible; to establish a translation development funds in Asia in the near future; to jointly put out publications of translation in Asia; and to jointly translate and publish dictionaries and reference books in multilanguages.