By improving the technology innovation vitality and the development of green buildings, Chinese government is promoting the transformation and upgrading of the building industry. This paper, the overall situation of the government support for research and development in the field of green building in China is introduced, the development status of standards, key technologies, products and equipment, and projects of green building summarized, the effect of green building for energy saving and emission reduction analysed, and the development trend and priorities of green buildings in China discussed.