Peking University Institute of International Relations, formerly known as Peking University Department of International Politics, was founded in 1986. 200 1 The Department of International Politics in Peking University was renamed Peking University Institute of International Relations. Peking University Institute of International Relations is the earliest school of international relations established in China Comprehensive University, and it is also one of the largest schools of its kind in China with the strongest teaching and scientific research strength.