Abstract: As a multi-dimensional concept，order has different meanings and connotations from different perspectives.State order has been established on the basis of state will of multi-ethnic unity，while different nationalities at borderland areas keep their social orders by their customs respectively.State order always conflicts with those of borderland nationalities.Life politics rule shall be followed during the formation of borderland social order.During the overall system design and construction of borderland areas，the state shall attach more importance to the public opinions of borderland nationalities，and take into account of behavior logics of the nationalities.During the policy-making process，the consulting with borderland residents will cultivate their consciousness of a state’s citizen and bring them into the construction of the state’s borderland order.

Key words: order, cross-border nationality, border-inhabitantism