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In Chinese culture, the colour red signifies 'Good Luck' and 'Prosperity'. It also symbolizes the red of the fire element in Chinese metaphysics. Red is a warm and exciting colour, found a lot in Chinese culture.

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Why is the Chinese flag is red color?

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Why is the colour red important in china?

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What is Chinese favorite color?

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What do the colour's on the Chinese flag represent?

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