Abstract:The development process of EAF steelmaking in the 70 years since the founding of the China was summarized, especially the technological progress of EAF steelmaking in 40 years since the reform and opening up of China. The reasons for the increase first and then decrease in the ratios of EAF steel was clarified. The effects of scrap and electric power on the cost of EAF steelmaking, as well as EAF steelmaking route on the structure adjustment of the steel industry and the quality of steel products were ascertained. The application situation of the world′s mainstream EAF in China, and the innovation and development of main technologies of EAF steelmaking were summarized. The future development trend of EAF steelmaking was pointed out.