Flag of China

This rectangular banner features a solid red field with a 2:3 aspect ratio. Located in the upper hoist-side corner are five golden-yellow stars arranged in a specific configuration. A single large five-pointed star is positioned to the left of four smaller stars that form a vertical arc, with each smaller star oriented to point toward the center of the larger one.

Red serves as the primary color to represent the communist revolution and the historical sacrifices of the Chinese people. The large yellow star symbolizes the leadership of the Communist Party of China. Surrounding it, the four smaller stars represent the four social classes—proletariat, peasantry, urban petty bourgeoisie, and national bourgeoisie—united under the party's direction. This arrangement reflects the concept of the 'United Front' as established in the political philosophy of the era.

The current national flag was officially adopted on October 1, 1949, coinciding with the founding of the People's Republic of China. Zeng Liansong designed the emblem, which was selected from over 3,000 entries submitted to a committee during the summer of 1949. Before this adoption, the 'Five-Colored Flag' and the 'Blue Sky, White Sun, and a Wholly Red Earth' flag served as previous national symbols under different administrations. Since the mid-20th century, the design has remained consistent without any modifications to the proportions or placement of its elements.