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Meaning of the Flag

The Regional Flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China depicts a white stylised five-petal Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia × blakeana) flower in the centre of a Chinese red field. The design of the flag is enshrined in Hong Kong Basic Law, the territory's constitutional document, and regulations regarding its use, prohibition of use, desecration, and manufacture are stated in the Regional Flag and Regional Emblem Ordinance. This led him to incorporate the flower into the flag to represent Hong Kong.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, White

Flag History

1. 1644
   Despite being established in 1644, the Qing Empire had no official flags until 1862.
2. 1959–1997
   

   Following a grant from the College of Arms in 1959, it was adopted as the flag of British Hong Kong.
3. 1997–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1997.

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