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 ArticlesAudacious HeistOct 22, 2025Day in Photos: Police Commemoration Day, ‘Rose Garden Club’ Lunch, Nicolas Sarkozy Goes to PrisonOct 21, 2025Wikipedia Co-Founder Speaks OutOct 20, 2025Day in Photos: Artillery Demonstration Day, Louvre Remains Closed, and Green PeafowlOct 20, 2025Related TopicsYellow EmperorChinese charactersChinese culture and art