AbstractThis paper presents a review of biomass fast pyrolysis for the production of bio-oil in Mainland China. The main contents are as follows. The feedstock for fast pyrolysis and main pyrolysis reactor developed in Mainland China are introduced. The process of fast pyrolysis for each pyrolysis reactor mentioned in this paper is described. The effects of key parameters of fast pyrolysis on fluidised bed reactor are illustrated. Finally, the properties, upgrading and application of bio-oil are discussed.