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Rep of China (1928) Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Rep of China (1928)

History of the flag

The flag of the Republic of China (1912–1928) is that of the ‘Beiyang Government’ which ruled the country until the start of the Chinese Civil War.

The flag pays tribute to the great ethnic diversity of the Middle Kingdom.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Color of the Hans, a historical people of China.

  • Represents the Manchu people (northeast)

  • Represents the Mongol people (north-central China).

  • Symbolizes the Hui people (western China).

  • Color of the Tibetan people.

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