Learn the fundamentals of Chinese type systems and component-based architecture in this 13-minute conference talk from !!Con 2024. Discover practical solutions for creating Chinese typefaces, understand the challenges of developing an 8,000-character font set, and explore how computing and component-based approaches can significantly streamline the font creation process. Presented by Ivan Zhao, a poet, game & type designer, and web artist, who brings his expertise in digital, diasporic, and queer identity to address common concerns about Chinese typeface selection and implementation.