Abstract: Basing upon the data of geological and seismological observations and crustal deformation this paper deals mainly with the characteristics of the tectonic stress field in China since Late Tertiary. Such a tectonic stress field is characterized first of all by obvious zonations. And it is especially distinct in three broad regions, namely West China, North China-Northeast China and South China-Taiwan. The tectonic stress field in these regions seems to be stable.The mechanical behavior of tectonic belt in S-N direction in Central China varies significantly with different sections, since it should neither be considered as a simple shearing belt nor a tensile fault zone. On the basis of quantitative data obtained it may be suggested that it is predominatly horizontal, but the vertically applied stress also exists in certain regions due to the motion of the Earth's deep-seated materials.It is to be noted also that the tectonic stress field in China is controlled by the joint action of the Indian and the Pacific plates.

摘要： 本文根据地质构造、地震和地壳形变等资料,研究了中国晚第三纪以来构造应力场的主要特征。认为,中国区域构造应力场有明显的分区特点:构造应力场以水平分量为主,但某些地区由于深部物质运动可以同时存在垂直附加力的作用;同时认为,中国构造应力场是受印度板块和太平洋板块的联合作用控制的。