List of Chinese Flags - Cities of The People's Republic of China

Cities of The People's Republic of China

As of 18 November 1997, the Government of the People's Republic of China banned localities from making and using local flags and emblems.

Flag Duration Use Description
May 1997–January 1998 Flag of Harbin A white, five-petal flower surrounding a snowflake on a dark green field
December 1995– Flag of Suzhou
December 1986–December 1997 Flag of Nanjing
March 2009– Flag of Shangrao
March 2006– Flag of Kaifeng

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