Shang dynasty. Shang Dynasty was the first written dynasty in China, and Oracle Bone Inscriptions was the common language of Shang Dynasty. According to textual research, the inscriptions on Oracle Bone Inscriptions and animal bones are the earliest systematic characters discovered by China. There were some inscriptions before Shang Dynasty, but no systematic characters were found. Therefore, Oracle Bone Inscriptions is internationally regarded as the earliest written language in China.

When did China have a written history?

According to the current archaeological findings, the recorded history of China is about 4,000 years ago. The ancients created Oracle Bone Inscriptions with three elements of calligraphy and a relatively strict system, indicating that it is the oldest mature writing.

The history of China script has developed for thousands of years. Before Shang dynasty, it should be the history of origin. In the Han Dynasty, China's writing broke away from the ancient writing stage, and in the Song Dynasty, the earliest Song style was produced, and then the present imitation Song style was produced.

Shang Dynasty (about 1600- about 1046 BC), also known as Yin Shang, was the second dynasty in China history. Shang Dynasty experienced three stages: pre-Shang, early Shang and late Shang, which lasted more than 500 years.