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: 10/1/2015Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: Graduation Ceremony, Durham Miners’ Gala, and Sea Salt RakingJul 12, 2025Day in Photos: Parade in England, Trump Travels to Texas, Commemoration in BosniaJul 12, 2025Unpacking Musk’s Third Party BidJul 10, 2025Day in Photos: Migrants in the English Channel, Beautiful Sailboats, and a Baby Pygmy HippoJul 10, 2025Related TopicsYellow EmperorChinese charactersChinese culture and art