History of Chinese KitesThe first kite was invented by Chinese people over 2, 000 years ago, with bamboo and silk as building materials, which are proved by many historical written documents. Originally, kites were used for military purposes. Kites in wartime were used to send signals to other troops or to carry warriors to high sky that could fire down the enemy below. The most famous battle use Chinese kite was Chu-Han War in 203 - 202 BC. The General Zhang Liang ordered his solider to fly big kite which could carry a solider to sky in the foggy night. There were many kites used and his soldiers all singing the songs popular in enemy's hometown. The enemy troops were touched and all missing their home town. A troop without fighting courage was easily conquered. Xiang Yu, who has been wise and powerful for a long time, lose this war then took his own life away. Invented in China since 2nd century, paper was also used in kite craftwork that time, then it got another name