The Republic of China, founded on the Three Principles of the People, shall be a democratic republic of the people, to be governed by the people and for the people.

The sovereignty of the Republic of China shall reside in the whole body of citizens.

Persons possessing the nationality of the Republic of China shall be citizens of the Republic of China.

The territory of the Republic of China according to its existing national boundaries shall not be altered except by resolution of the National Assembly.

There shall be equality among the various racial groups in the Republic of China.

The national flag of the Republic of China shall be of red ground with a blue sky and a white sun in the upper left corner.