This paper describes 5 unnamed and redescribes 4 named species of the genus Oxycera from China. There are another 4 previously named Chinese species of this genus where no material is available to this study, and they are introduced according to original descriptions. The male genitalia of 5 species are illustrated. A key to 13 species is presented. The new species are as follows: chikuni, guangxiensis, lii, qinghensis and vertipila.