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Education and Culture
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Beijing has more colleges and universities
than any other Chinese city. The most
prominent institutions are Beijing University,
founded in 1898; and Qinghua University,
founded in 1911, which is the most prestigious
scientific and technical institution in
the country. Both institutions are located
in the northwest suburbs, an area associated
with higher education and research. Also
in this area are the People’s University,
founded in 1937, and the Chinese Academy
of Sciences, founded in 1949.
Beijing also has many museums and cultural
activities. There are numerous theaters,
including the People’s Theater,
the Capital Theater, and the Nationalities
Theater. The Beijing Concert Hall is among
the venues for musical performances. There
are also art museums and a museum of natural
history.
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