In order to explore the development strategy and direction of natural gas hydrate exploitation technology in China, reviewed are research history and recent development status of international natural gas hydrate exploitation technology, introduced in detail are 5 natural gas hydrate development/trial production Joint Industry Projects in Messoyakha, Alaska, etc., analyzed are recent situations of natural gas hydrate exploitation technology in China and proposed are suggestions for further researches on hydrate exploitation technology in China: firstly, providing the technical reserve so as to be engaged in this field rapidly once technical breakthrough occurs in natural gas hydrate development and exploitation ,and secondly, joining international Gas Hydrate Joint Industry Project so as to share the latest research achievements with less cost.