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The flag of the People’s Republic of China, commonly referred to as the “Five-starred Red Flag,” features a vibrant red background adorned with five yellow stars in the upper left corner. These stars are arranged in a manner where one large star is encircled by four smaller stars. The red color signifies the spirit of revolution, while the yellow stars represent the Chinese Communist Party and the unity of the four social classes: the working class, the peasantry, the urban petty bourgeoisie, and the national bourgeoisie, all under the leadership of the Communist Party. This flag’s design was formally adopted on September 27, 1949, coinciding with the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.
| Independent | Yes |
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| Country codes | CN, CHN (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | People's Republic of China |
| Capital city | Beijing |
| Continent | Asia |
| Member of | United Nations |
| Population | 1,425,671,352 (2023) |
| Total area | 9,596,960 km2 |
| Highest point | Mount Everest (8 848 m, 29 029 ft) |
| Lowest point | Ayding Lake (-154 m, -505 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 12,720 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Chinese yuan (¥, CNY) |
| Calling code | +86 |
| Internet TLD | .cn, .中国, .中國, .公司, .网络 |