Abstract:The paper analysis of the distribution characteristics of 2014-2019 ESI highly cited researchers of china. Firstly, to establish a database of information characteristics of highly cited researchers by multi-source, such as personal resume information, scientific literature characterization information, open network information and other information. And then analyze the characteristics of the highly cited scientists group from the aspects of subject classification, age, birth place, professional title, talent honor, employer, etc. it will provide reference for scientist migration theory research, especially to attract and gather global innovation factors, help managers formulate talent policies, rationally allocate scientific research resources, and attract global elite scientific and technological talents.