On January 9, 2026, the launching ceremony for the preparations of the 30th anniversary of the School of International Studies (SIS), Peking University, was held with great ceremony at Qiulin Lecture Hall. Attendees included Tang Shiqi, Dean of SIS; Kang Tao, Secretary of the Party Committee; Wang Zhengyi, Chair of the Academic Committee; Associate Deans Zhang Haibin, Gui Yongtao, and Dong Zhaohua; Deputy Party Secretaries Xiang Zuotao and Zhang Xinyang; Senior Professors Pan Guohua and Wang Jisi; heads of departments, institutes, and centers; as well as faculty, staff, and student representatives. The gathering marked the official launch of a year-long series of anniversary activities. The ceremony was chaired by Associate Dean Zhu Yibo.

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At the beginning of the ceremony, the meeting formally announced the establishment of the Preparatory Committee for the 30th Anniversary of the School of International Studies, Peking University. The Committee is co-chaired by Dean Tang Shiqi and Party Secretary Kang Tao, with other members of the School’s leadership serving as vice chairs, and will provide overall leadership for all anniversary preparations. A Secretariat has been set up under the Committee to oversee coordination and implementation, ensuring that the celebrations proceed efficiently and in an orderly manner.

In his remarks, Tang Shiqi noted that since its founding, the School has remained closely attuned to the needs of the times and national strategies, achieving notable accomplishments in talent cultivation, academic research, public service, and international exchange, and establishing an important position within China’s international relations community. He emphasized that the 30th anniversary represents a pivotal moment linking past achievements with future development. Under the theme “Honoring Thirty Years, Forging a New Chapter” the anniversary celebrations will not only provide a systematic review of the School’s development, but also serve as an important opportunity to unite faculty, students, alumni, and partners from across society to jointly chart a blueprint for the future. Facing new circumstances and opportunities in the development of the discipline of international relations, the School will take the anniversary as a new starting point to further optimize its disciplinary layout, pursue progress while upholding academic integrity, and continue to contribute to and guide the development of international relations studies in China.

Remarks by Tang Shiqi

In his address, Pan Guohua reflected on the School’s founding and development, sharing many valuable historical moments—from the early establishment of its predecessor institutions, to the far-reaching guidance on the School’s positioning and development during the tenure of Qian Qichen as Dean, and to the collective support that underpinned the construction of the School’s buildings. He emphasized that alumni constitute a vital foundation and invaluable resource for the School’s development, and expressed the hope that the 30th anniversary would further strengthen alumni identity, consolidate support, and inspire faculty, students, and alumni to work together in shaping a new chapter in the School’s future.

Remarks by Pan Guohua

Subsequently, Tang Shiqi, Kang Tao, Pan Guohua, Wang Jisi, and two student representatives jointly took the stage to officially launch the series of thematic activities for the School’s 30th anniversary, witnessed by all attendees.

Launch Ceremony

During the event, the anniversary’s visual identity was unveiled, and a promotional video was premiered, presenting a comprehensive overview of the year-long celebration plan. Planned activities include the “China and the World” academic lecture series, a national forum of deans of schools of international relations, targeted fundraising and campus development initiatives, an alumni representative assembly, international academic forums, and academic essay competitions. These diverse and substantive activities aim to showcase the School’s achievements, deepen exchanges and cooperation, and build broad-based consensus for future development.

Release of the Anniversary Logo

The launching ceremony marked the official commencement of the School’s 30th anniversary preparations, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent series of events. Taking the anniversary as an important opportunity, the School will systematically review its educational experience, fully present its development achievements, and bring together support from all sectors. Building on three decades of accumulated strength, SIS will embark on a new journey in the new era, working together toward the steady realization of the goal of becoming a world-class school of international relations.

Written by: Gao Jingwen
Photos by: PKU Photography Team
Edited by: Zhu Yibo
Source: SIS News (Chinese)