Hongji Foundation (1958- 1980): After the birth of New China, China-Arab friendly relations have developed rapidly. From 65438 to 0958, Na Zhongfeng, a professor in the history department of Yunnan University, was transferred to Beijing and established the Arabic teaching and research section in the Foreign Affairs University. In September of the same year, Arabic majors began to enroll students. 196 1 In September, the Department of Asian and African Studies of Beijing Foreign Studies University established the Arabic major. In September, 1962, Arabic major was transferred to the Department of Asian and African Studies of Beijing Foreign Studies University. Na Zhong is the head of the Department of Asian and African Studies, so he was formally established as the director of the Arabic teaching and research section. From 65438 to 0980, this major became the first master's degree in Arabic language and literature in China.

Spread your wings and soar (198 1- 1995): With the development of Arabic teaching, 198 1 in June, Beijing Foreign Studies University became an independent department, and 1986 became the first doctoral program in this major. In the mid-1980s, the Arabic Department complied with the multi-level requirements of society for Arabic talents and carried out various forms of school-running activities. In September 1983, adult evening classes were opened, and in September 10/984, correspondence teaching of Arabic in China was started. The Arabic building donated by UAE was completed.

Stepping into glory (1995 till now): 1995 Arab building officially put into use. The Arabic Department has made outstanding achievements in teaching and scientific research, and established its leading position in Arabic teaching in China. The scale of running a school has steadily expanded, and there are more than 200 students at all levels, including undergraduate, master and doctoral students. In 2002, this major was rated as a key discipline in Beijing, and in 2007, it was successively rated as an excellent key discipline in Beijing and a construction point of characteristic specialty in universities of the Ministry of Education.