[Purpose/significance] In order to promote the development of think tanks in China,this paper aims to improve the management ability and evaluation of think tanks,and enhance the international influence of think tanks in China. [Method/process] The paper analyzes the characteristics of the different types of think tanks,and summarizes the management and evaluation patterns of think tanks in foreign countries based on the theoretical background of think tanks development in western developed countries. [Result/conclusion] The paper puts forward the strategies and suggestions for think tanks construction in China through the analysis of the characteristics of the market-leading model,the third-party guiding model and the government dominant model.[Limitations] In the paper,the reflection of the practical patterns of think tanks evaluation in foreign countries is not comprehensive enough.