Constitution of the People's Republic of China

(Adopted on December 4, 1982)

Chapter IV The National Flag, the National Emblem and the Capital

Article 136 The national flag of the People's Republic of China is a red flag with five stars.

Article 137 The national emblem of the People's Republic of China consists of an image of Tian'anmen in its centre illuminated by five stars and encircled by ears of grain and a cogwheel.

Article 138 The capital of the People's Republic of China is Beijing.