[Purpose/significance] This article aims to fully reveal the documentary value and scientific research value of modern newspapers and periodicals of Chinese Studies collected by National Science Library, and proposes specific utilization strategies to provide reference for the development of similar collections in domestic libraries.[Method/process] Based on the case study, this paper introduced the current situation of the development and practice of the center's modern Chinese studies English newspapers and periodicals, and put forward the planning strategies for the development and utilization of the special collection resources of the modern Chinese studies English periodicals.[Result/conclusion] With the emergence of the ubiquitous knowledge environment and the development of information and network technology, National Science Library should promote scientific development planning, increase fund-raising, improve personnel training system, and improve the utilization efficiency of special collections, so as to give full play to the advantages of characteristic collection resources and realize the co construction and sharing of collection resources.