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: Mexican Independence Day, Israel Advances on Gaza, and Protests in ColombiaSep 16, 2025Day in Photos: UK Preps for Trump’s Visit, Military Exercises in Belarus, and Bird Singing CompetitionSep 15, 2025Young Conservatives Remember Charlie KirkSep 15, 2025America in Photos: Charlie Kirk Mourning, 9/11 Commemoration, and Protest at the Missouri CapitolSep 14, 2025Related TopicsYellow EmperorChinese charactersChinese culture and art