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 ArticlesDay in Photos: Police Operation in Brazil, Protests in Slovenia, and Ultra-Luxury TrainOct 28, 2025White House BallroomOct 28, 2025Day in Photos: Strike in France, Trump Meets With Japanese Monarch, and Hurricane Melissa in the CaribbeanOct 27, 2025SNAP Benefits ExpiringOct 27, 2025Related TopicsYellow EmperorChinese charactersChinese culture and art