red field with a dark blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white sun with 12 triangular rays
the blue and white design of the canton (symbolizing the sun of progress) dates to 1895
it was later adopted as the flag of the Kuomintang Party
blue signifies liberty, justice, and democracy, red stands for fraternity, sacrifice, and nationalism, and white represents equality, frankness, and the people's livelihood
the 12 rays of the sun are those of the months and the twelve traditional Chinese hours (each ray equals two hours) note: similar to the flag of Samoa
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