This paper examines the extant research progress of the common prosperity in China. Centrals on the topic of common prosperity, the author reviews the progress of Chinese common prosperity from a couple of perspectives: namely the relations between common prosperity and the essence of 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China; the path and measures to achieve the common prosperity; the nexus among digital economy transition, financial inclusion, household consumption, regional coordinative development and common prosperity; and finally the measurement of the current level of common prosperity. In general, the theme of common prosperity has aroused wide focus in the academic community at home and abroad. From the perspective of literature review in particular, this paper summarizes the current research progress associated with common prosperity in China.