Flag of China
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
The red background represents the communist revolution and is the traditional color of the Chinese people. The large yellow star in the upper corner symbolizes the leadership of the Communist Party of China. The four smaller stars represent the four social classes united under the party: workers, peasants, urban petty bourgeoisie, and national bourgeoisie.
History
Adopted when the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949. Designed by Zeng Liansong, an economist. Replaced the Kuomintang flag.
Curiosities
The original design had a hammer and sickle inside the large star, but Mao rejected it. The small stars point toward the large one, symbolizing unity under the Party.
