  The growth of Chinese Interpreting Studies (CIS) has been robust over the
past two decades; this is reflected in the total number of research papers
produced. This paper takes a scientometric approach to assessing the
production, themes and theoretical influences of those papers over time. The
most productive authors, universities, and regions, as well as patterns of
research collaboration, were analyzed to gain a deeper understanding of the CIS
landscape. This study reveals that the general culture of the discipline
remained constant throughout the period, none of its theoretical influences or
topics having gained significantly in popularity. However, certain limitations
in the way research is conducted (lack of collaboration, inadequate academic
policies, etc.) hinder its potential for future growth.
