The ophiolite research in China has achieved much progress during recent twenty years. Spatio-temporal distribution, diversity, classification, genesis and environment of the ophiolites in China have been deeply researched. In future research works, several points should be emphasized: the exhaustive study of typical ophiolite in China; the origin of ophiolitic magma and related mantle process, thereafter the mechanics of plate spreading; the analysis of the information carried by petrological units of ophiolite to provide a more reasonable explanation for plate tectonics. The identification and research of pre-
Cambrian ophiolite should still be paid more cautions.