The Birth of Chinese CharactersHistorical documentation from China accredits Cang Jie with the inspiration for the creation of the Chinese character system of writing.SavePrintPortrait of Cangjie. Wikimedia CommonsEpoch Times Staff11/28/2010|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban Hits Supreme CourtOct 07, 2025Day in Photos: Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attack, Mayor Injured in Germany, and Nobel Prize in PhysicsOct 07, 2025Both Parties Accuse Each Other of Weaponizing DOJ as Bondi Testifies Before CongressOct 07, 2025Portland’s Anti-ICE ProtestsOct 06, 2025Related TopicsYellow EmperorChinese charactersChinese culture and art