On September 9th, the Yenching Academy of Peking University recently hosted Charlene Ruto, daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, for a discussion on global leadership and advocacy. During the conversation, Charlene reflected on her ...

18 September 2024

This is a very trite quote from Lao Tzu to begin with, but it seems fitting for the occasion of our arrival: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”The first time I visited China was in the summer of 2015 before eigh...

18 September 2024

It is August 30. I am sitting in my room on Peking University’s campus, and I happen to be looking down at the face of exactly the person with whom—eight years ago—my China story began. The Qianlong Emperor stares up from the cover of...

18 September 2024

On the morning of September 7, 2024, the Yenching Academy of Peking University welcomed its 10th cohort of Scholars with an inspiring opening ceremony at Qiulin Auditorium. Bright minds from around the world gathered, eager to embark on ...

11 September 2024

Editor’s note: This summer, our Yenching Scholars took the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge through volunteer activities and field trips, gaining a deeper understanding of China through personal experience.Yao Tianyu, a Ch...

19 August 2024

As part of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s National Art Collection and Donation Program and an exhibition under the NAMOC “Donation and Collection” Exhibition Series, Shaping Techniques from Within: Yan Dehui Art Exhibition kick...

02 August 2024

The Yenching Academy of Peking University introduces its tenth cohort: 105 outstanding young Scholars who will enroll in the interdisciplinary China Studies Master's program this September. The Scholars hail from 39 countries and regions...

04 June 2024

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. We are delighted to announce that the former Prime Minister of France, Shuhsi Hsü Chair Professor of Yenching Academy, Jean-Pierr...

23 February 2024

1. ABOUT THE “YOUTH OF EXCELLENCE SCHEME OF CHINA PROGRAM CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP”The “Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship” (thereafter regarded as the Zhuoyue Scholarship program) is a s...

20 January 2024

Dear All,The Yenching Global Symposium (YGS) is back for 2024!If you are passionate about international cooperation and want to make your mark on the important global discussion about China and the world, YGS is one of China’s most comp...

29 December 2023

Join us for an info session for potential applicants from Latin America and Africa, featuring Associate Dean Brent Haas and current and former scholars! We will cover curriculum and admissions more generally, but also the unique perspect...

14 November 2023

On September 28, Yenching Academy hosted two virtual panels for prospective students and scholarship advisors worldwide. See the video recordings below to learn about the Yenching Academy’s competitive, fully funded fellowship Master’s...

11 October 2023