The earliest newspapers in China could be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. In the early Ming Dynasty, a group of people called " newspaper boys " began to spread the news. They earned money by passing messages and reports on the road. In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, some scholars began to write daily newspapers, which gradually became an important cultural phenomenon. In the late Ming Dynasty, there was a leak of the Nanjing Convention, which made the daily newspaper receive the attention of the government and the people.
The earliest newspapers in China could be traced back to the end of the 19th century. In 1848, the Qing Dynasty government established the first modern newspaper organization called the "Official Press" and began to publish the "Qing Daily". Since then, other newspaper organizations have also been established, such as "Shen Bao,""Beijing News,""Times" and so on. These newspapers played an important role in China's politics, economy, culture and other fields, becoming an important channel to understand the social, political and economic situation at that time. According to records, the earliest newspaper in China was published in 1851. At that time, it was called Jiangnan Times. It was a weekly newspaper that mainly focused on the politics, economy, culture, and other aspects of Jiangnan. Although the names were different, they were like other modern newspapers, an important tool to reflect social reality, spread information, and guide public opinion.
The earliest history book in China was the Spring and Autumn Annals.
The earliest newspaper in ancient China was called Dibao, which originated from the Warring States Period. The court bulletin referred to the official news released by officials in their residences, and it was also one of the earliest official news. Because the officials lived in more concentrated places, the court bulletin spread very quickly and became one of the important channels for spreading news at that time.
The earliest Chinese newspaper recognized by the academic community was Zhoubi Suanjing. This book was written by Zhou Bi (507 - 460 B.C.) in 1046 B.C. It was also one of the earliest mathematical works in China. The book contained a newspaper that recorded the political, social, and economic situation of the Zhou Dynasty in detail. It was an important material for studying the history of Chinese newspapers.
The earliest written language in China was the hieroglyph, which was produced in the late Shang Dynasty (16th to 11th century B.C.). Hieroglyph is a kind of writing that uses pictures to express meaning. For example, in oracle bone inscriptions, each word represents a specific shape or pattern. This script was originally used to record divination and religious rituals, but it gradually developed into Chinese characters.
The earliest dynasty in which the word "China" appeared was the Warring States Period, when the word "China" was first clearly defined. After the Qin Dynasty unified the six countries, Qin Shihuang used the word "China" to refer to the entire East Asia. This usage continued until the end of the Qing Dynasty.
In ancient times, there was also something called a newspaper, but it was different from the newspaper we see now. The newspaper in ancient China was mainly a tool used to transmit important news and events, similar to modern communication media. According to records, the earliest newspaper appeared in the Ming Dynasty. At that time, some scholars began to use their writing to spread news and opinions. They made some simple papers, wrote down news and articles on them, and sent people to distribute them. This kind of newspaper was called the " court bulletin " and was a tool used by officials and nobles to obtain information. As time passed, the court bulletin gradually became more popular and complicated. In the Qing Dynasty, people began to use more professional newspaper production techniques to produce more exquisite newspapers. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, with the advancement of printing technology, newspapers began to spread throughout society. The newspaper that we see now has become a very mature form of media that spreads news and information widely.
The earliest literary award in China was the Lu Xun Literature Award. The Lu Xun Literature Prize was to commend and reward outstanding contributions in the field of Chinese literature. It was established in 1982 and is one of the highest literary awards in China. Every year, the award would be given to one of them in recognition of their outstanding achievements in literary creation.
The earliest mathematical work in China was Zhoubi Suanjing, which was written by Zhou Bi during the Tang Dynasty (712 - 770 AD). This book contained some early mathematical knowledge such as fraction, decimals, percentage, geometric figures, etc. It was one of the important landmarks in the development of ancient Chinese mathematics. Zhoubi Suanjing was also one of the most important documents in the history of ancient Chinese mathematics. It was considered one of the earliest mathematical works in China.
The earliest medical book in China was the Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic. It was a comprehensive work on medicine, philosophy, psychology, and cosmic knowledge. It was considered the foundation of the theoretical system of ancient Chinese medicine. The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic contained many discussions on human psychology, pharmacology, treatment, and health care, which had a profound impact on the development of ancient Chinese medicine.