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Asie · Flag ID ·Jul 29, 2026

China Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag

The Communist Party took over the reins of the country in 1949 and introduced a flag combining political ideology and tradition.

Traditionally, the 5 stars embody the five Chinese virtues : kindness, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and loyalty.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

The large star is the symbol of communism. The four smaller stars symbolise the social classes in China : - Aristocrats, - Peasants, - Craftsmen, - Merchants. Some also see it as a representation of the country's ethnic diversity.
Red is the traditional Chinese color and the color of revolution.

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