In the first half of the 20th century, Beijing became a center of catholic activity and learning with the foundation of?Furen University, the Printing Press at the Beitang, various seminaries and schools.

• 二十世纪初期，北京因辅仁大学，北堂的印刷厂，数间修院及学校而成了一个重要的天主教学术中心。