Abstract: The author introduced the general conditions of psychology in China in its historical order. First, he gave a brief retrospective account of the introduction of Western psychology to China in the early 20's. Then he pointed out the fact that in the later period of the reactionary rule of Kuomintang it had brought the psychological activities in China to a condition of complete suspension.The main context of the article is to narrate the development of psychology after the founding of New China: The correct leadership of and strong support from Communist Party, the enlargement of the team of psychological workers and the establishment of the Chinese. Psychological Association, the achievements in reforming thoughts and profession by psychological workers, the unison of psychological science with socialistic constructions in the 12-year plan, the present activities of Chinese psychological profession and some practical problems in existence.