Flag of China: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Asia
- Capital
- Beijing
- Adopted
- 1 Oct 1949
- Layout
- canton
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
The large star is the Communist Party; the four small stars are the social classes united under it. Red is the revolution.
Designed by Zeng Liansong, an economist, who submitted his design in a public competition.
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Region & capital
China sits in Asia — Eastern Asia. Its capital is Beijing.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of China?
- China's flag uses red, yellow. The large star is the Communist Party; the four small stars are the social classes united under it. Red is the revolution.
- When was the flag of China adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 1 October 1949.
- What is the capital of China?
- The capital is Beijing.
- Which flags look similar to China's?
- Commonly confused with VN, TR, TN. See the similar-flags rail below.