Founded in 1997, the Journal of Translation Studies is a double-blind peer reviewed bilingual journal (English and Chinese) devoted to all aspects of translation studies. While the journal has a special focus on the history, theory and practice of Chinese-English, English-Chinese translation, it also publishes high-quality articles on research regarding other language combinations and/or general theoretical aspects of translation. The journal also publishes book reviews.

In 2017, the journal launched a new series under the joint editorship of Professors Lawrence Wang-chi Wong and James St. André, both from the Department of Translation at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The Journal of Translation Studies is a joint publication of the Department of Translation of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong Press.