The origin,application and development of sandwich wall in China are introduced,and the basic requirements of Chinese standards represented by GB 50003 and JGJ/T 274 and the British standard BS 5628 are comparatively analyzed in the aspects of structural analysis,wall stability,tie piece setting,deformation coordination of interior and exterior walls,waterproof and moistures-proof design,etc.of the sandwich wall.It's hoped that it can provide reference for the theoretical development of sandwich wall and the improvement of relevant standards.