The progress of geodetic work in China since 80's is reviewed. In order to meet the future requirements in the national economic, science and social development in China, some main geodetic actions are proposed, which should be completed in the first ten years of the 21st century. (1) Improvement of national space geodetic reference system. To take a combined adjustment of three nationwide GPS networks, including 2000 GPS stations. (2) Establishment of GPS comprehensive service system. To lay down a natio...