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Flag of China

Asia
1.41B
1949
Flag of China
CN | 2:3

Official Palette

Symbolism

Red represents the communist revolution. The large star represents the Communist Party of China. The four smaller stars represent the four social classes (the working class, the peasantry, the urban petite bourgeoisie, and the national bourgeoisie) united under the party.

History

Designed by Zeng Liansong, a citizen from Zhejiang. It was officially adopted on September 27, 1949, and first raised by Mao Zedong in Tiananmen Square on October 1, 1949.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A red field with one large yellow five-pointed star and four smaller ones arranged in an arc pointing toward the large star in the canton.

Color Meanings

red: The communist revolution and sacrifice
yellow: Light, progress, and a bright future

Country Facts

Population
1.41B

28% of Asia

Capital
Beijing
Languages
Chinese
Continent
Asia
Subregion
East Asia
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
CN

Flag Identification

Adopted
September 27, 1949
Designer
Zeng Liansong
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
Total Colors
2
Key Symbols
Stars

Influences

Five Stars United Under the Party

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Flag Protocol

  • The four smaller stars must be arranged in an arc pointing toward the large star
  • Must be treated with highest honor as a symbol of the People's Republic

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