Separation of charges within an object caused by the proximity of a charged object. This separation causes one side of the object to become negatively charged, and the opposite side to become positively charged.
Known as ‘white sun in blue sky’, the flag of Chinese revolutionary leader Sun Zhong Shan appears in the canton. The rays of the sun represent 12 traditional Chinese hours (each equalling two hours) symbolizing progress. Red is a traditional Chinese colour. Effective date: 8 October 1928.