This paper presents a review of the development of theoretical research and the current condition of database construction for life cycle assessment (LCA) in China. Our goal was to determine the primary weaknesses of the current theory and application of LCA in China, including uncertainty analysis, local database construction, and local Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) model development. We point out the necessity of developing China's LCA database, which could accurately, completely, representatively, and spatially-temporally dynamically fit the status quo of China's industrial production chain using the Taylor Series Expansion model. We also stress the urgency of building local LCIA models, which could fit China's national conditions, such as environment, geography, population, and exposure, among others.