The Birth of Chinese CharactersHistorical documentation from China accredits Cang Jie with the inspiration for the creation of the Chinese character system of writing.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintPortrait 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 ArticlesDemocrats Sweep Key RacesNov 05, 2025Day in Photos: New York Mayoral Election, Israeli Body Returned, and Philippines TyphoonNov 04, 2025Tariffs Hit SCOTUSNov 04, 2025Democratic Socialist Wins NYC Mayoral Race; California Approves New Maps Favoring DemocratsNov 04, 2025Related TopicsYellow EmperorChinese charactersChinese culture and art