Abstract:  The study on Elieen Zhang has presented a multiple tendency both in quality and quantity since 1940s.This paper,from the perspectives of overseas Chinese,western scholars and study in Hong Kong and Taiwan,presents a detailed literature review of overseas study on Elieen Chang,revealing their respective features.It is regarded that overseas study on Elieen Chang is insufficient in characteristics and methodology,in the comparative study between Elieen Chang’s idea and foreign ideology,etc.

Key words: overseas scholars, study on Elieen Chang, situation