What is China: Comic egg and Yin and Yang in Leeming's book: The world of myth: an anthrology 3rd edition in page 27 to 28

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In Leeming's book "The World of Myth: An Anthology 3rd Edition," pages 27 to 28 discuss the mythology of China. The comic egg is a creation myth in which the world was created from an egg that separated into the heavens and the earth. The Yin and Yang symbol represents the balance between opposing forces, such as light and dark and good and evil. This balance is essential in maintaining harmony in the world, according to Chinese mythology. The book also discusses other Chinese myths, such as the tale of Houyi, who shot down nine suns to save the world, and the story of the Monkey King, who had magical powers and went on a journey to obtain immortality.