The Outline of National Comprehensive Three-dimensional Transportation Network Planning puts forward the development goal that China will focus on promoting the construction of eleven international hub seaports, thus putting forward a clear direction for the hierarchical and optimal development of coastal ports. As a prominent port at a higher level, the international hub seaport shoulders the critical mission of enhancing China opening up and global competitiveness, and leading the high-quality development of a comprehensive regional three-dimensional transportation network and regional port clusters. Based on the characteristics of the hierarchical development of China coastal ports and the background of the international hub seaport, this paper proposes the strategic requirements, specific connotations, and the corresponding evaluation index system for the construction of international hub seaports to better guide and promote the classified development of different international hub seaports.