Flag of China
The flag of China is red with five yellow five-pointed stars in the upper hoist corner. One large star sits on the left, and four smaller stars form an arc to its right, each turned so that one point aims at the center of the large star. The flag is often called the Five-starred Red Flag.
Colors
- Red #E81828 · 97%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of China
Red stands for the communist revolution, and yellow for the brightness of the nation. The large star represents the leadership of the Communist Party of China, and the four smaller stars represent the people united around it. The flag was first raised in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on October 1, 1949, when the People's Republic was proclaimed.
Map of China
China is a vast country in East Asia, bordered by 14 countries, including Russia, Mongolia, India, Pakistan and Vietnam. Its eastern coast faces the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea and the South China Sea, all part of the Pacific Ocean.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of China?
The flag of China is red.
What are the proportions of the flag of China?
The flag of China has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of China mean?
Red stands for the communist revolution, and yellow for the brightness of the nation. The large star represents the leadership of the Communist Party of China, and the four smaller stars represent the people united around it. The flag was first raised in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on October 1, 1949, when the People's Republic was proclaimed.
Can I download the flag of China?
Yes: this page has the flag of China as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Zeng Liansong).
