Abstract: The authors systematically reviewed domestic and international literatures related to smoking cessation, then discussed tobacco cessation strategies suitable to Chinese context on the basis of literature review. The population-based studies showed that both quitting and relapse rates are high. It was found that most Chinese quitted by themselves but few of them quitted through specialized medical institutes of smoking cessation services. In recent years, many smoking cessation clinics were built in cities but have received very few smoking visitors. This may related to the emphasis of the culture's emphasis on spirit and perseverance. The authors recommend: Advocacy for environmental and social support measures, encouragement of self-help to stop smoking, and to implement brief cessation intervention in general clinics.