San-min-chu-i, Wu-tang so tsung;
i-chien min-kuo, i-chin ta-t'ung.
Tzu erh to-shih, wei min ch'ien-feng;
su-yeh fei-hsieh, chu-i shih ts'ung.
Shih ch'in shih yung, pi hsin pi chung;
i-hsin i-te, kuan-ch'e shih-chung.
Our aim shall be to found a free land.
World peace be our stand.
Lead on, comrades, vanguards ye are.
Hold fast your aim, by sun and star.
Be earnest and brave, your country to save.
One heart, one soul, one mind, one goal!
Taiwan National Anthem Text (Native in Wade-Gile):
San-min-chu-i, Wu-tang so tsung;
i-chien min-kuo, i-chin ta-t'ung.
Tzu erh to-shih, wei min ch'ien-feng;
su-yeh fei-hsieh, chu-i shih ts'ung.
Shih ch'in shih yung, pi hsin pi chung;
i-hsin i-te, kuan-ch'e shih-chung.
Flag History | The flag, adopted as the national flag and war ensign of China, was retained by the nationalist forces, which were defeated by the communists and n 1949 found refuge on the island of Taiwan. |
Flag Date of Adoption | 8 October 1928 |
Flag Symbolism | red with a dark blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white sun with 12 triangular rays. the sun and rays represent the 12 two-hour periods of the day, and together they symbolize the spirit of unceasing progress. The colors stand for the three pricipals of the people but also have dual meaning. Blue is for democracy, white for the people's livelihood and red for nationalism. The other meanings are blue - equality and justice, white 0 fraternity and frankness, and red - liberty and sacrifice. |