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The flag of Hong Kong was adopted on 16 February 1990, and received formal approval from the
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on a white disk centred on the outer half of the flag. The 1876 design featured a colonial badge, showing a "local scene" instead of the Hong Kong coat of arms.
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to the PRC. The precise use of the flag is regulated through laws passed by the 58th executive meeting of the
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in the centre of a red field. The red colour on this flag coincides with the
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