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alvin · 01-18-2009, 08:02 PM

Yes. Nationalist was in power during WWII. Then, 'retreated' to Taiwan in 1949. The 'star' represents blue sky and sun. National flag was similar but had a red background. An unconfirmed story was that the designer was ambushed by Qing Dynasty's agents in 1895, and his comrades found the flag in his pocket soaked in blood, so red background. Symbolic.

Thanks for the info.

alvin · 01-20-2009, 07:03 AM

HongKong/Canton border, 1949, Royal HK Police vs (future) Canton Public Security

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01-18-2009, 08:02 PM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Yes. Nationalist was in power during WWII. Then, 'retreated' to Taiwan in 1949. The 'star' represents blue sky and sun. National flag was similar but had a red background. An unconfirmed story was that the designer was ambushed by Qing Dynasty's agents in 1895, and his comrades found the flag in his pocket soaked in blood, so red background. Symbolic. Thanks for the info.