Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the historical significance of the "Peking University Red Building" as a site of revolutionary activities and cultural movements in China, particularly its role in the May Fourth Movement and the early dissemination of Marxism in China. Historical Significance - The Red Building, completed in 1918, served as the main site for Peking University, housing the library and various departments, and has undergone multiple renovations since the founding of New China [4]. - It is now a key venue for showcasing the New Culture Movement, the May Fourth Movement, and the early activities of the Communist Party in Beijing, with six original sites restored to reflect historical scenes [5]. Educational Impact - The building hosts over 2,000 artifacts, documents, and artworks that are significant to the history of Marxism's introduction to China, including early student exam papers graded by Li Dazhao [7]. - The Red Building has developed various educational programs, including lectures and workshops, aimed at engaging students with red culture and history [11]. Student Engagement - Students from various universities express a deepened understanding of history through their visits, feeling a connection to the revolutionary spirit of their predecessors [3][17]. - The building has a volunteer guide program, with students actively participating in sharing the history and significance of the artifacts on display [13][15]. Cultural Legacy - The Red Building has become a hub for cultural activities, including the "Awakening Era" research activities, which encourage students to explore and contribute to the understanding of revolutionary history [11]. - The site attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, fostering a sense of continuity and responsibility among the youth to carry forward the legacy of their forebears [15][17].

Group 1 - The literary revolution during the New Culture Movement is often misunderstood, with scholars like Hu Shi and Zhou Zuoren noting that the success of this movement is often overestimated [1][2] - Hu Shi emphasized that the literary revolution was a deliberate effort to elevate popular novels to their rightful place in Chinese literary history, indicating a significant shift in societal values [3][4] - The interaction between societal changes and the development of thought is crucial for understanding the literary revolution and the New Culture Movement [2][3] Group 2 - The collaboration between Hu Shi and Chen Duxiu was pivotal for the rapid success of the literary revolution, with their differing approaches complementing each other [4][5] - Hu Shi's initial expectation was that the vernacular movement would take 25 to 30 years to succeed, while Chen Duxiu's assertive stance helped garner significant attention for the movement [4][5] - The disconnect between Western-educated students and domestic intellectual discourse highlighted the need for better communication and engagement with the broader society [5][6] Group 3 - The literary revolution aimed to raise the status of popular literature, thereby enhancing the role of the reading public, particularly marginalized readers [3][4] - The movement provided a pathway for marginalized readers to become more engaged and active participants in the literary landscape [3][4] - The relationship between the proponents of the literary revolution and the general public reflects a broader trend of challenging traditional hierarchies in society [3][4] Group 4 - The misunderstanding of the literary revolution's success is evident in the limited readership of vernacular literature, which primarily attracted a specific segment of the population rather than the general public [25][26] - The actual readers of new literary works were often young, marginal intellectuals who aspired to ascend to elite status, rather than the broader populace [26][30] - The literary revolution's impact was more pronounced among intellectuals and aspiring elites, indicating a disconnect with the general public [32][34]