Chinese politician, leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) 197681, premier 197680. He dominated Chinese politics 197677, seeking economic modernization without major structural reform. From 1978 he was gradually eclipsed by Deng Xiaoping. Hua was ousted from the Politburo in September 1982. He remained a member of the CCP Central Committee until 2002.
The central band was originally red. It was changed to blue to express solidarity with the Allies during World War I. Effective date: 28 September 1917.