On August 17, an inscription was found on the sundial in front of the lawn of Tsinghua University Auditorium. Tsinghua University immediately launched the investigation and repair procedures. It has been repaired at present. The school will strengthen the management and protection of the campus. Once any act of destroying campus cultural relics is found, it will be dealt with seriously in accordance with laws, regulations and corresponding regulations.

Tsinghua University said that the inscription was found on the sundial in front of the lawn of Tsinghua University Auditorium in the afternoon of August 17, which deeply regretted teachers, students and alumni. Tsinghua University immediately launched the investigation and repair procedures. It has been repaired at present.

The sundial is an important memorial in Tsinghua University. As the school spirit of Tsinghua University, the inscription "Actions speak louder than words" on the school site inspires Tsinghua people to grow and forge ahead from generation to generation.

Tsinghua University condemns this uncivilized behavior. A beautiful campus needs continuous construction, and campus culture needs careful care. Tsinghua University appealed to teachers, students, staff and people from all walks of life to care for the campus environment. The school will further strengthen the management and protection of the campus. Once any act of destroying campus cultural relics, landscapes, facilities and environment is found, it will be dealt with seriously in accordance with laws, regulations and corresponding regulations.