Nankai University is a key comprehensive university directly under the Ministry of Education and the alma mater of beloved Premier Zhou Enlai. Nankai University was founded in 19 19 by Zhang Boling and Yan Xiu, famous patriotic educators in modern times. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression period, Nankai University, Peking University and Tsinghua University formed the world-famous The National SouthWest Associated University in Kunming, which was known as the "academic North Star". Nankai University adheres to the motto of "fairness, justice and rapid development" and carries forward the glorious tradition of "patriotism, dedication, innovation and fun", and has trained a large number of outstanding talents represented by Zhou Enlai, Chen Shengshen, Wu Dayou and Cao Yu, making important contributions to national rejuvenation and national prosperity.