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What is the significance of National Flag and National Emblem of China?

(english.legalinfo.gov.cn) Updated : 2017-06-19

National Flag and National Emblem represent national sovereignty and symbolize national dignity.

National Flag of China

National Flag of China is red flag with five stars.

Red: To symbolize revolution

Five stars and their relationships: To symbolize great union of revolutionary people under leadership of Communist Party of China

Each of four small stars has sharp angle right against center of big star: To represent all hearts of millions of the people toward great Communist Party of China

National Emblem of China

In center of National Emblem: Tiananmen illuminated by five stars

Around National Emblem: ears of grain and a cogwheel

A cogwheel and ears of grain: to symbolize the alliance of workers and peasants

Tiananmen: To represent victory of new democratic revolution and birth of PRC

Five stars: To represent great unity of Chinese people