the flag

• the blue and white design of the canton symbolize the sun of progress
• blue signifies liberty, justice, and democracy 
• red stands for fraternity, sacrifice, and nationalism
• 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 
 

 

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/flags/flagtemplate_tw.html