LAI Shao-yong ()~7]~) 1 , FU Qing-long (i~j~J~) z ( 1. Abstract: The asymptotic theory of initial value problems for semilinear wave equations in two space dimension,~ was dealt with. The well-posedness and v~ild~ty of formal approximations on a long time scale were discussed in the twice continuous classical space. These results describe the behavior of long time existence for the validity of formal approximations. And an application of the asymptotic theory is given to analyze a special wave equation in two space dimensions.