Abstract: The coalfield geology of China is characterized by its special regional properties.In China coal is the main energy.It is briefly described the notable progress in scientific field of coalfield geology in China.It is suggested that the future new progress is determined by imported new theory,methodology and applied technology,as well as combination of different fields.The paper emphasized the study of geo chemistry,basic technologies of clean energy and coal basic material,coalbed gas,and geologic safety system for high production,efficient and mining.