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Originally adopted on October 1, 1949, the Chinese                              flag is red in color, which symbolizes the Chinese                              Communist Revolution. Red is also considered the                              traditional color of the Chinese people. The largest gold star on the flag stands for communism and the four smaller stars are there to represent each of the social classes of the Chinese  people. Also, the five stars altogether show the importance that has been placed on the number five within Chinese history and philosophy.

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