摘要

Despite the booming of China’s infrastructure construction and relevant standards in recent decades, the application of Chinese standards in foreign construction projects is rare. In former French colonial countries and regions, French standards are widely used. The paper introduces the French General Technical Clauses, including the countries that adopt them, their composition and status quo. Based on a project in Senegal, the application of the clauses is demonstrated, and their pros and cons are analyzed. The difficulties to promote Chinese standards worldwide are discussed, and suggestions are given.