China has made slower progress than planned in the installation of offshore wind capacity since the commissioning of its first turbine in 2007. The majority of projects reside within the nearshore intertidal zone and little experience outside this zone has been gained. The rate of progress is now increasing and the Government has specified that new projects should be further offshore in deeper waters. Much of the East coast of China has good to excellent wind energy resource and shallow waters extend for tens of kilometres from the shore. Soft ground conditions and the occurrence of typhoons complicate the otherwise favourable conditions for offshore wind development. To overcome these local challenges, Chinese developers have tested a range of different foundation types including unique approaches such as high-rise pile cap foundations. Installation techniques, vessels, and wind turbines have been developed to suit the local conditions and these have been supplemented by methodologies and equipment from the European offshore wind industry.