It consists of 13 chapters, which cover the 13 major geological systems. Each chapter addresses: 1. Tectonic sedimentary domains; 2. Current biostratigraphic scheme; 3. Series boundaries; 4. Faunal and/or floral succession, evolutionary trends and bioevents; 5. Correlation of the standard columns in China with other part of the world; 6. Facies patterns; 7. Palaeo-biogeography and palaeogeography; 8. Discussion of other significant topics; and 9. References. Because the text is in English, it will generate tremendous interest from and influence upon the earth sciences community around the world.

Preface

 Zhang Wen-tang, Chen Pei-ji and A.R. Palmer

Pre-Sinian Biostratigraphy of China

 Cao Rui-ji and Yuan Xun-lai

Sinian Biostratigraphy of China

 Yin Lei-ming and Yuan Xun-lai

Cambrian Biostratigraphy of China

 Zhang Wen-tang

Ordovician Biostratigraphy of China

 Chen Xu, Rong Jia-yu and Zhou Zhi-yi

Silurian Biostratigraphy of China

 Rong Jia-yu and Chen Xu

Devonian Biostratigraphy of China

 Liao Wei-hua and Ruan Yi-ping

Carboniferous Biostratigraphy of China

 Wang Xiang-dong and Jin Yu-gan

Permian Biostratigraphy of China

 Jin Yu-gan, Shang Qing-hua and Wang Xiang-dong

Triassic Biostratigraphy of China

Yin Hong-fu

Jurassic Biostratigraphy of China

Chen Pei-ji

Cretaceous Biostratigraphy of China

Chen Pei-ji

Tertiary Biostratigraphy of China

Zhang Yi-yong, Lan Xiu, Yang Heng-ren and Li Jian-guo

Quaternary Biostratigraphy of China

Wang Nai-wen and Xu Qin-qi