Red is the color of China. Among all the colors, red is most easily seen. The color red is fresh and pure, and in China, we call it "China Red". Red has been the favorite color of Chinese people because it makes people excited, and more importantly, it has rich meanings in Chinese culture and history.

No country in the world has ever used a color in such a way as China.

Here, red is a symbol. It gives color to the soul of the nation. In the past, red represented dignity (尊严) and mystery. Even now Chinese people love the color much more than others do. It can be said that "China Red" is an everlasting subject for China and an important color for the Chinese people. "China Red" has become very popular words, attracting the world's attention. The words can be seen in foreign magazines and newspapers, even school learning and teaching materials.

Finding red-colored things in China is very easy, as you can see the color everywhere. All traditional red things have been playing a special role in China, the walls of ancient palaces, the national flag, Chinese knots(结)and lanterns.

Red is the color of luck, health, harmony, happiness, peace, richness and so on. Only red things and events fully show and explain its beauty. The color can be alive and meaningful only when it's connected with people.

In China, red is more than just a color. It carries the long history and culture of the Chinese nation. "China Red" is full of mysterious charm (神秘的魅力) and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel and to discover!