It is obvious that the plate tectonics constitutes one of the great revolution in scientific understanding and that makes the geosciences powerful. Based on detailed investigations in the continental areas there are quite differences between oceanic plate and continental plate. It is difficult to apply the theory of rigid plate kinematics for explaining the continental deformations and intraplate earthquakes. Therefore, some distinguished geoscientists, such as J. F.Dewey (1986), P. Molnar(1988) have put forward continental tectonics and its methodology. In this paper, the author will briefly illustrate the development of the continental tectonics, then deal with the Qinghai-Xizang (Tibet) Plateau where is the most intensive intraplate deformation and seismic zone and would be the homeland in forming the new theory of geoscience.