Abstract: There have been breakthrough achievements in the building of historical databases for Qing history and the basic documentary databases and specialized databases have developed together. The establishment of Qing history databases and the subsequent quantification of historical research has overcome the lack of systemic statistical data in traditional historical research and other serious deficiencies in statistical research. These databases have greatly improved the opportunities for using quantitative methods but there are also new issues in the use and understanding of historical materials. The development of local historical statistical archives requires a parallel development of platforms for sharing data and the balancing of public benefits and commercialization. At the same time，in the age of digitization it is still important to provide training in traditional historical methods.