Does China have classical tragedy? when did it originate

Yes, Qu Yuan’s adaptation of "Nine Songs" originated from the Warring States Period.

"Nine Songs" is a collection of ancient Chinese Han poetry. "Nine Songs" is said to be a music song of the Xia Dynasty and was later lost among the people. It was sung and performed by the people during sacrifices to gods. Qu Yuan adapted and processed it and wrote it into an elegant poem. (Wang Yi's "Chapter of Chu Ci" says: "In the past, in the town of Nanying in the Chu Kingdom, between Yuan and Xiang, the common people believed in ghosts and loved temples. In their temples, they would compose songs and music to encourage the gods. Qu Yuan was exiled. He lurked in his territory, I am filled with sorrow and bitter thoughts, and I see the rituals of sacrifices and the joy of singing and dancing of the common people. The lyrics of "Nine Songs" are despicable. Satire.")

Qu Yuan wrote eleven articles according to the different gods he worshiped. One of them, "National Memorial", is dedicated to commemorating the heroes who died in the war. Ma Chengsu summarized the "Nine Songs" into five chapters, including religious songs and dances, Qu Yuan's words of self-sacrifice, poems about events, and poems about Ganquan and longevity palaces in the Han Dynasty.

Contents "Taiyi of the Eastern Emperor", "Kun of Yun Zhong", "Kun of Xiang", "Mrs. Xiang", "Da Siming", "Shao Siming", "Dong Jun", "He Bo" ", "Mountain Ghost", "National Memorial", "Rite Soul"