Objective To provide a basis for future regulation reform of drug clinical trials in China in the context of the continuous deepening of drug regulation reform. Methods Literature review and regulation study were conducted to analyze the course and development trend of drug clinical trial regulation in China. Results and Conclusion It is found that the regulation system and the standardization for clinical trials in China are gradually improving, but there is still a gap compared with developed countries. In the future, the regulation authorities still need to further improve relevant regulations, clarify regulation responsibilities, and to improve the drug clinical trial review system to ensure the quality of clinical trials and the safety and effectiveness of listed drugs.