Through the case st udy of ty pical Chinese high-tech architecture at different times after 1949, when the P.R.China was founded, the paper discusses major inf luential elements and focal points of development in each stage, thus summarizes the evolution of Chinese high-tech architecture and reflects on the relevant problems during this process. Apar t from the directive significance in architectural creation, this research also has academic value in the application of high-tech in and the achievement of sustainable development of Chinese high-tech architecture