vellocet Posted March 21, 2020 at 04:40 AM Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 04:40 AM I bought a little skiff I've been cruising around in. I put a decal with my country's flag, but I'd like to put one with China's, too, so as to acknowledge my hosts and be a cool guy all around. BUT - I have a big problem with the five star flag. I know what it means and I will never display one. What's another flag or icon that people will smile at because it means "China"? I previously tried something with the twelve pointed star, and people just tune it out with "it's Taiwan". I protested that it used to mean "China", but people don't listen. I was thinking about the Iron Blood 18-Star Flag, the flag used during the Wuchang Uprising, but maybe this is a bit too political and "Taiwan" as well. Any ideas for something easily recognizable, pro-China, and yet lacking the five star flag's baggage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaTurtle Posted March 21, 2020 at 06:28 AM Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 06:28 AM How about a dragon flag, like the flag used in the movie Taipan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vellocet Posted March 21, 2020 at 06:32 AM Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 06:32 AM I've never heard of the movie. Got a photo? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted March 21, 2020 at 11:07 AM Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 11:07 AM Here is a comprehensive list of possibilities. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chinese_flags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted March 21, 2020 at 11:36 AM Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 11:36 AM A search for "new Chinese flag" on Google Images will bring up many more interesting possibilities. As a practical choice, the late Qing dragon flag does look nice. And you can even buy the flag on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/China-Imperial-Dragon-1890-1912-Dynasty/dp/B007KL0L38 Or as a sticker: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/p/31688962.EJUG5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxi Posted March 21, 2020 at 12:45 PM Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 12:45 PM Be careful what you choose, it might land you in trouble. I think this might be universally liked (source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tang_Dynasty_Flag_(618~907).png: ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomsima Posted March 21, 2020 at 01:04 PM Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 01:04 PM the qing flag looks nice, but has negative connotations for many, it's like flying an anti-han chinese flag. The topknot hairstyle for men has been pretty popular in China in recent years, but I've yet to see anyone rocking a qing style queue yet, despite its prevalence in tv dramas sported by all the highest rated 帥哥. After asking a few people why it quickly became clear the anti-qing sentiment is still pretty strong to this day. (i am aware that ive put a picture of a guy with a queue in my profile pic…hes a character based on wong fei-hung and is an anti-qing rebel if that clears things up for anyone in doubt of my allegiences) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted March 21, 2020 at 01:10 PM Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 01:10 PM If anyone objects, remind them that Manchus are Chinese, too. Just like Tibetans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaTurtle Posted March 21, 2020 at 06:05 PM Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 06:05 PM 11 hours ago, vellocet said: Got a photo? Shelley's link has a photo of the dragon flag. I'm surprised you have never heard of the movie Taipan. (I guess I'm showing my age...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vellocet Posted March 23, 2020 at 02:57 AM Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 at 02:57 AM Nope. I heard of the James Clavell novel, but it's socially discredited today because of its problematic Orientalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lu Posted March 23, 2020 at 11:10 AM Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 at 11:10 AM Years ago someone here on the forums was wondering what non-political pro-China flag to fly at some sports event and eventually decided on a plain red flag. Not sure if that will work for you, since it's not immediately recognisable as a flag when you're not letting it fly in the wind. You could maybe use something else than a flag? A picture of a Chinese dragon, perhaps, or something else symbolic of China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted April 21, 2020 at 09:36 AM Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 at 09:36 AM Did you decide on anything? I can imagine it being tricky to find something that's halfway-neutral and doesn't prompt endless 'why that flag' questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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