Ten species of the subgenus Empoasca (Distantasca) Dworakowska from China are reported, two of which, E. (D.) paraterminalis sp. nov. and E. (D.) serratipenis sp. nov. are described and illustrated. Seven species are recorded for the first time from China, viz., E. (D.) rokasa, E. (D.) tiaca, E.(D.) atika, E. (D.) riora, E. (D.) bulbosa, E.(D.) faciata and E. (D.) latava. A key to all Chinese species based on the male genitalia is provided.