Peking University, abbreviated as Peking University, was founded in 1898. It is the first national university in China in modern times, the highest institution recognized by China, and one of the most important universities in Asia and even the world. In the modern history of China, Peking University was the central birthplace of China's "New Culture Movement" and "May 4th Movement", and also the earliest place where China's various political thoughts and social ideals spread. Known as the "political barometer of China", it enjoys a high reputation and an important position.

Historical significance: It is the first national university in China and the first formally established university in the modern history of China. Its establishment marks the beginning of modern higher education in China. As the center of the New Culture Movement and the birthplace of the May 4th Movement, as one of the earliest sources of China's Marxism and democratic scientific thought, and as one of the earliest activity bases of China's * * * production party, Peking University has made irreplaceable contributions to national rejuvenation and liberation, national construction and development, and social civilization and progress.