Listing invasive alien species is an important tool in their management. Currently, China has established four editions of the List of Invasive Alien Species of China, Main Alien Forestry Pest List of China, National List of Key Invasive Alien Species for Management (1st), and List of Key Invasive Alien Species for Management. Under the framework of the Biosafety Law of the People's Republic of China and the Management of Invasive Alien Species, the list of invasive alien species in China should be analyzed and compared with related lists, such as the list of quarantine pests. This study discusses the methods of establishment and revision of future list of invasive alien species and provides specific suggestions for the management and application of the list.