Magnetic field is the most important observed parameter in modern solar physics. The observation and research related to the solar magnetic field are always the front and hot topic in solar and space physics. The development history, current status, and the difficulties in the measurement of solar magnetic field were briefly reviewed. The progress made by Chinese solar community was outlined too. Depending on these reviews, what Chinese solar magnetic field should do in the future international competition was discussed. Based on the advantages of space observation, it is believed that deep-space exploration will play a decisive role in the breakthrough of major scientific problems related to the solar magnetic field.