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: Fire in Indonesia, Thai-Cambodia Clashes, and Indigenous ArtifactsDec 09, 2025SCOTUS Weighs Trump’s Firing PowerDec 09, 2025Day in Photos: Farmers Protest in Greece, Melania Trump at a Charity Event, Earthquake in JapanDec 08, 2025Trump’s FTC Firing Before SCOTUSDec 08, 2025Related TopicsYellow EmperorChinese charactersChinese culture and art