
Very early versions of the flag has been in use since the early 1920s by the Communist Party, but was modified to become the present national flag in 1949.
Whatever the present 'meaning' of the stars on the Chinese communist flag, the original symbolism was the same as the original Republic flag - the Han people
of China and the 4 other races (Manchurian, Mongolian, Tibetan, and Muslims).
If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home.
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What to See
Great Wall of China - While some portions near tourist centres have been preserved and even reconstructed, in most locations the Wall is
in disrepair, serving as a playground for some villages and a source of stones to rebuild houses and roads
Terracotta Worriers - The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century
The Imperial Palace - China's most elaborate and stunning intact Imperial Palaces<.div>
The Dynasties of China - The history of China is told in traditional historical records that refer as far back as the Three Sovereigns
and Five Emperors about 5,000 years ago.

"To cultivate trees, you need 10 years. To cultivate people, you need 100 years."