The frontier history of the Qing dynasty is an important and rapidly developing field of historical research. The times demand and the scientific development of the field, requires new breakthroughs in Qing frontier history. Topics which need research include: continuity and change of frontier management concepts, the study of frontier society, as well as other aspects of frontier history. The preconditions for the development of Qing frontier history are the exploration of new ways of thought, unearthing new source materials and the diversification of research methods.