The aeolian physics research in China dates back to 1955 when aeolian research was started to control the blown sand in the north of China. This paper presents a detailed overall review of the research achievements in aeolian physics between the late 1950's and implantation of the CAS's Knowledge Innovation Project in the late 1990's. From the late 1950's to mid 1960's, aeolian physics research in China focused on introducing the basic knowledge with respect to blown sand movement from other countries, main...