East China,where 60% of China’s forest resource is consumed,is the most developed region in China in the areas of economy,science,and technology. This paper presents a review of the latest technology and product developments in China’s wood industry including log processing,wood-based panel manufacturing,and secondary wood product processing in the eastern region of China. Furthermore,some key barriers in promoting sustainable wood products are identified and the technological demands for China’s wood industry are discussed. It is found that the intellectual property,product standards,and marketable brands play an important role in the wood product industry. Finally,research tasks during the next national Twelfth Five-Year Plan period are proposed and the expected economic benefits,social benefits and ecological benefits are analyzed.