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Hong Kong Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag

This flag was adopted in 1997 when Hong Kong was retroceded to China, after 100 years of British rule.

The country's banner is a visual representation of Hong Kong's identity : ‘One country, two systems’.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

The Bauhinia flower has been the emblem of Hong Kong since the 1960s. The stars symbolise the five principles of the Chinese Communist Party.
The traditional color of the link with China.
Symbolises democracy, freedom and justice.

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