In November 1948, the Union Board for Christian Colleges in China (UBCCC) and foreign teachers of Yenching University were facing great apprehension due to the imminent arrival of the People's Liberation Army in Beiping. After conducting a thorough analysis of the advantages and disadvantages, the university's administration and the Board of Managers concluded that it would not be feasible to relocate the university to southern China. Although some foreign teachers left northern China in response to calls for evacuation from their respective embassies, the majority opted to stay, albeit with some uneasiness. However, given the Chinese Communist Party's adoption of a moderate and congenial policy, foreign teachers were optimistic that Yenching University could continue operating, and even gain a distinct position under the new regime. With the encouragement of these foreign teachers, additional ones were recruited by 1949. The transformation of their attitudes and projections exemplified the successful implementation of the CCP's united front strategy, as well as their marginalized position in politics. Moreover, their exceptional status rendered them more susceptible to changes in Sino-Western relations.