Ningbo (1997-1998)

introduced in 1996, though its designer is unknown. It was officially banned the following year. The flag features a blue-and-white design, symbolizing eternal peace and development. At its center is the city emblem, composed of a seagull and three wave patterns forming the character Yong (甬), the traditional abbreviation for Ningbo. The seagull represents an enterprising spirit, while the three waves symbolize the Yong River, the Yao River, and the Fenghua River.