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The earliest evidence of Chinese writing is found. It is found on Shang oracle bones.
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Lao-tzu develops teachings of Toa Te Ching. Hew was a legendary founder of Taoism.
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Chuang Tzu writes a book titled the Cuang Tzu. Chuang Tzu was a taoist philosopher.
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Ssu-ma Ch'ien writes Records of the Historian. This was a history of China through Wu Ti's reign.
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Pan Chao writes Lessons for Women. Pan Chao was a scholarly widow, sister of Pan Ku and imperial historian after his death.
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T'ao Ch'ien was born. He was an important early lyric poet.
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Wang Wei was born. He was a painter and a poet.
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Diamond Sutra is published. It is the first book with a printed date.
