Beyond these philosophical achievements, Chinese artisans created the first silk and the first forms of paper.
Beyond these philosophical achievements, Chinese artisans created the first silk and the first forms of paper. They also fashioned the first block printing processes and maritime compasses. The traditions of acupuncture and herbal medicine have become one of China’s longest-lived contributions. Additionally, Chinese builders are famed for constructing and connecting the first portions of one of the most impressive architectural accomplishments of all time: the Great Wall. This tremendous work started as early as the 7th century B.C.