1. The emblem of the regional emblem is circular, and the words "People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Administrative Region" and "Hong Kong" are written on the outer circle. The idea and symbolic meaning of the dynamic bauhinia pattern with five stars in the middle is the same as that of the regional flag, and red and white also embodies the spirit of "one country, two systems".
2. The regional flag is a dynamic bauhinia red flag with five stars in the middle. The red flag represents the motherland, and Bauhinia represents Hong Kong, which means that Hong Kong is an inalienable part of China and prospers in the embrace of the motherland. The five stars on the stamen symbolize the love for the motherland in the hearts of Hong Kong compatriots, and the red and white colors embody the spirit of "one country, two systems".
Macao Special Administrative Region:
1. The regional flag is a green flag with five stars, lotus flowers, small bridges and seawater patterns. Among them, five five-pointed stars arranged in an arc represent a unified China; Three budding Bai Lianhua symbolizes that the Macao Special Administrative Region is an auspicious place composed of three islands; Green represents the motherland and symbolizes peace and tranquility.
2. Lotus, bridges and seawater symbolize the natural geographical features and natural landscape of Macao, implying that Macao is surrounded by China's territorial waters, and wishing Macao a stable development after its return to the motherland.
1. The Macao Basic Law stipulates that "in addition to the national flag and emblem of the people of China, the regional flag and emblem of the Macao Special Administrative Region may also be hung and used in the Macao Special Administrative Region."
2. As early as 1965, Hong Kong had adopted bauhinia as the city flower of Hong Kong, and the newly established Municipal Council also used bauhinia as a symbol. After 1997, the design of the regional flag and emblem of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region continued to use bauhinia elements.
After half a century of British rule, Hongkong returned to People's Republic of China (PRC) on July 1997. People's Republic of China (PRC) and China Hong Kong Special Administrative Region continue to use bauhinia as the design patterns of regional emblems, regional flags and coins.