Prof. Ezra Vogel was a man of enlightenment: erudite and tolerant, aspired to wisdom and pursued truth. In his writings and in his deeds, he exemplified the brightest qualities of the human spirit and those of a contemporary “junzi”.My first encounter with Ezra was back in the late fall of 1983...

03 February 2021

Dear Yenching Scholars, members of Yenching community, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends,Greetings! Together, we embrace the dawn of 2021 and welcome the New Year.

31 December 2020

My 2020 has fostered cohesion, room to build resilience, and immense educational opportunities.

30 December 2020

Dear all，The Yenching Global Symposium is back for 2021! As the flagship event of Yenching Academy of Peking University, the Yenching Global Symposium comprises engaging lectures, pane    l discussions, and interactive sessions addressing both China’s impact on the world and the influence that ...

29 December 2020

My time at Peking University and Yenching Academy has been one of the most memorable and life-changing years I have ever experienced. For the first time in my life, I was surrounded by an outstanding group of talented individuals who supported and encouraged one another to learn and grow.

13 October 2020

My time at Yenching Academy of Peking University has been brightly coloured by many diverse and exciting opportunities, made brighter by interactions with Scholars from all corners of the globe which allowed me to not only learn about China but also about the cultures and customs of many other co...

13 October 2020

Dear Members of the Yenching community—faculty, staff, alumni and friends—please join me to extend our warmest welcome to the newest members of our community, the incoming students of the 2020 cohort and their families. Among them, 40 are from Asia, 4 from Africa, 22 from North America, 20 from...

23 September 2020

On Saturday 19th September, the Opening Ceremony of the Yenching Academy’s academic year 2020-2021 took place. With many of our students still unable to join us on campus, the Ceremony combined the on-site event with a live stream for those attending online. The ceremony was moderated by Dr. Bre...

23 September 2020

Yenching scholars not only belong to the Yenching Academy family, but also bond strongly with the larger Peking University community. Here, we are delighted to present a video made by our scholars, and a message from the producer, Samu Ngwenya (2019 Yenching Scholar, Zimbabwe):Hello 6th cohorters...

07 August 2020

The Yenching Academy of Peking University introduces its sixth cohort: 94 outstanding young scholars who will enroll in the interdisciplinary Master’s in China Studies program this September. The scholars hail from 30 countries and regions; 69 international students will come together with 25 Ch...

30 July 2020