Abstract:Stem cell and regenerative medicine represents one of the most important areas that is advancing life sciences. Stem cell research and its clinical application have promised a successful cure of a variety of serious human diseases such as neural degenerative diseases and injuries. Over the past decades， a blossom is appearing in China in the field of stem cell research， and consequently， China is becoming an indispensable player in the global community of stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Here， we outline the current status of stem cell research and its clinical translation in China， focusing on the implementation of the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences， and put forward several suggestions for a sustainable development and brilliant future of the stem cell research in China.