Blue Sky with a White Sun
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"National Emblem of the Republic of China" redirects here. For the emblem of China since 1949, see National Emblem of the People's Republic of China.
The Blue Sky with a White Sun (Chinese: 青天白日; pinyin: Qīngtīan Báirì) is the national emblem of the Republic of China that covers the period of history in Mainland China and Taiwan.
Quick Facts National Emblem of the Republic of China, Armiger ...
National Emblem of the Republic of China | |
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Armiger | Government of the Republic of China |
Adopted | 17 December 1928; 95 years ago (1928-12-17) (Nationalist government) 25 October 1945; 78 years ago (1945-10-25) (Taiwan) |
Relinquished | 1 October 1949; 74 years ago (1949-10-01) (Mainland China) |
Use | 1928–1949 (Mainland China) 1945–present (Taiwan) |
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Quick Facts Party Emblem of the Kuomintang, Armiger ...
Party Emblem of the Kuomintang | |
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Armiger | Kuomintang |
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Quick Facts Use, Proportion ...
"Blue Sky with a White Sun" flag (青天白日旗) | |
Use | Kuomintang party flag and the ROC naval jack |
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Proportion | 2:3 |
Adopted | 1895; 129 years ago (1895) |
Design | A white sun with twelve rays on blue background. |
Designed by | Lu Haodong |
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In the "Blue Sky with a White Sun" symbol, the twelve rays of the white Sun representing the twelve months and the twelve traditional Chinese hours (時辰; shíchen), each of which corresponds to two modern hours and symbolizes the spirit of progress.[citation needed]