Using Chinese provincial panel data during 2002~2012, this paper makes a research on the influence of OFDI’s reverse technology spillover on technology innovation measured by patent authorization based on the regulation of absorptive capacity. The results showed that OFDI reverse technology spillover of the eastern, central and western regions has positive effect on the ability of technology innovation through the regulation of economic development, financial development and infrastructure construction, but the promoting effect is small, compared to R&D investment and research personnel. The effect of OFDI reverse technology spillovers on technology innovation is positively regulated by the adjustment variable of basic absorptive capability. Relatively speaking, regulating effect of absorptive capacity on relationship of OFDI’s reverse spillovers and innovation ability is more important in the western region.