In response to the call and demand for modernizing national governance system and capacity，media think-tanks shall take the advantage of the historical opportunity of China in promoting the construction of new think-tanks with Chinese characteristics，innovate information production mode and mechanism and become an important service consulting force in China's modernization. By taking resource advantages of mainstream media，media think-tanks should improve their professional capability with forward-looking mindset and strengthen their competence in consultation and communication so as to provide media perspectives and solutions for public decision-making. Therefore，strengthening the functional construction of think-tanks is necessary for the convergence and transformation of traditional media. Only in this way can media think-tanks exert a driving effect in leading correct public opinions and serving major national and social strategies.