Peking University, abbreviated as Peking University, was born in 1898, formerly known as Shi Jing University Hall. It was the first national university in modern China, and also the first school established as a "university". Its establishment marks the beginning of modern higher education in China.

Peking University, abbreviated as Peking University, was born in 1898, originally named imperial academy. It was the first national university in China in modern times [1], and it was also one of the earliest schools established as a "university". Its establishment marked the beginning of modern higher education in China.