A preliminary summary on the research of theory and reality of China’s special economic zone has been made in the academic circle. On the theoretical research of Special Economic Zone，the paper summarizes six points，including connotation and nature of Special Economic Zone，function and mission，successful experience and its reasons，the comparison of domestic Special Economic Zone，the difference between Chinese and foreign Special Economic Zone，and Special Economic Zone and China’s institutional change；On the reality research，the contents consist of industrial development，technological innovation，urban construction，environmental resources，cultural spirit and social governance. These researches，either the study of China’s Special Economic Zone themselves or analysis of formation of Chinese pattern，institutional change and economic transformation are very significant，they can enlighten the future development of China’s Special Economic Zone.