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![[Flag of Taiwan]](../images/t/tw.gif)
image by Željko
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Proportions: 2:3
Usage Code: ![[FIS Code]](../misc/fissumry.gif){kind=small}
Construction Sheet
![[Taiwan construction sheet]](../images/t/tw'.gif)
image by Željko
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ISO Code: TW TWN 158; CN-71
FIPS 10-4 Code: TW
MARC Code: ch
IOC Code: TPE
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The red in the flag represents the land of China itself, with reference to
the Han race which is the dominant race among the many races of China. The
white sun symbolizes the spirit of progress as the twelve points represent the
twelve hours of the day (a traditional Chinese hour = two conventional hours),
and the sun on a blue field is the party flag of the Kuomintang (Nationalist
Party) which ruled Taiwan until 2000. This flag was first used in 1928.
Xuess Wee York Ting, 25 September 1996
Editorial Note: The above has been corrected to reflect the
current political situation.