A lot of outcrop geological survey works, basic research and pilot of exploration and development of shale gas were undertaken in China. Especially in the marine black shale of the South, more than 40 wells were drilled and more than 10 wells had got shale gas. The initial production of some wells has reached more than 1×104 m³/d. It was showed that the prospect of shale gas was better in China. Because of the obvious particularity in geologic settings, many geological and development problems have to be solved . With the breakthrough of the theories and key technologies in exploration and development of shale gas, improvement of economic conditions, and the support of national policy, the exploration prospect of shale gas is better in China.