Asian Art

Blue Sky with a White Sun

The Blue Sky with a White Sun (Chinese: 青天白日; pinyin: Qīngtiān Báirì) is the national emblem of the Republic of China, both during its history in mainland China and on Taiwan. In the "Blue Sky with a White Sun" symbol, the twelve rays of the white Sun representing the twelve months and the twelve traditional Chinese hours (時辰; shíchen), each of which corresponds to two modern hours and symbolizes the spirit of progress.

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See also

• ▸4th millennium BC
• ▸Breccia Peak (Wyoming)
• ▸Chinese New Year

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