Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Renmin University of China on Monday in Beijing ahead of China's Youth Day, which falls on May 4. During the visit, Xi said the country's universities should be deeply rooted in China and avoid simply copying foreign standards and models. He also extended festive greetings to young people of all ethnic groups nationwide. 

Renmin University of China is among the top 10 universities in China, according to the latest ranking by independent Chinese university service Cuaa.Net. The history of Renmin University of China can be traced to Shanbei Public School, founded in 1937.