History
In 1906, a Manchu Minister named Duan Fang (端方, 1861-1911) submitted a memorandum to Emperor Guangxu (光緒帝, August 14, 1871–November 14, 1908), proposing that an oversea Chinese school be set up for the purpose of spreading far and wide the enlightening influence of education and strengthening the emotional ties with compatriots overseas. Emperor Guangxu approved of his proposal and thus Duan Fang was honored as the founder of Jinan University. On March 23rd 1907. Jinan Academy was founded in Nanjing, becoming the first of its kind in Chinese history and serving as a curtain-raiser for the later development of overseas Chinese education. In 1927, Jinan Academy was renamed Jinan National University, located in Shanghai. After the found of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949, Jinan University was closed and its schools were merged with those of other university such as Fudan University. In 1958, Jinan University was reestablished in Guangzhou.
Going through ups and downs with the history of the nation since its founding named Chi Nan School in 1906 at the end of the Qing Dynasty, Jinan University has never lost its way in the pursuit of truth and knowledge. Under the guidance of the school motto loyalty, sincerity, integrity and respect (忠信笃敬), in line with the aim of “modernization, internationalization and comprehensiveness”, Jinan University has been developing quickly in recent years.
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