What Do the Stars on the Chinese Flag Represent?

Mao Zedong designated these classes in a speech titled "On the People's Democratic Dictatorship." The designer of the flag, Zeng Liansong, came up with the idea to use stars one night when he remembered a proverb: "longing for the stars, longing for the moon." This expression of deep yearning reflected the desire of the Chinese people for freedom, so he incorporated stars into the flag. He chose yellow so that the color would contrast against the bright red background.