Main research achievements in soil erosion prediction models in the world are summarized. Besides well-known erosion models, such as USLE/RUSLE, WEPP, LISEM and EUROSEM, ephemeral gully erosion model, gully erosion prediction model are also introduced. Steep hill slope erosion prediction model including shallow gully erosion supported by GIS, the process based hillslope erosion prediction model, and watershed erosion prediction model in China are outlined. Based on summary and assessment on soil erosion prediction model in the world and China, the tentative plan on soil erosion prediction model in China is proposed.