Red, corresponding with fire, symbolizes good fortune and joy.

And there is a red complex of Chinese. The ancient Chinese thought that red stems from the sun, because of hot sun like fire, they depended on and worshiped to the sunlight. They knew only  under the red sunshine, things can be full of vitality. In this cultural context, the prosperous red color naturally has had the jubilation and propitious meaning. During Chinese New Year and other holidays and family gatherings, red can be found everywhere. And red is strictly forbidden at funerals as it is a traditionally symbolic color of happiness.

In modern China, red remains a very popular color and is affiliated with and used by the Communist government.