Peking University was founded by Sun Jianai. He founded the highest institution of higher learning in China and served as the first president of Peking University (Shi Jing University Hall).
1June, 898, Emperor Guangxu issued a letter to carry out reforms (the famous "Reform Movement of 1898"), abolished the imperial examination, and promoted learning, emphasizing that "Shi Jing University Hall is advocated by all provinces, so it is better to do it first", approved the Charter of Shi Jing University Hall drafted by Liang Qichao, and formally established Shi Jing University Hall (now Peking University); At that time, Sun Jianai, who was appointed as an official and college student co-organizer, was ordered to build the Shi Jing University Hall, and was the first minister in charge of university hall affairs (management minister, that is, the president).