The designs on a state's flag and currency usually inherit important symbolisms. At the same time, these designs generate centripetal and reveal centrifugal forces within the state. China, located in eastern Asia, is the third largest country in the world, next to Canada and Russia. Centrifugal forces are often the results of its more than 50 nationalities. Consequently, China's flag and currency designs focus heavily on the unity of its people.

China's national flag is the colors of bright red and yellow. The background color red, is the blood of the revolutionaries, which symbolizes the spirit of the revolution. The five yellow stars on the top left hand corner, with one large star surrounded by four small ones, represents the unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party. The large star symbolizes the Common Program of the Communist Party. The official interpretation interprets the...