The Red Cross emblem of the People's Republic of China is an international humanitarian protection symbol, a specific symbol of the armed forces' medical institutions, and a special symbol of the "Red Cross" society. It is authorized by relevant international humanitarian laws. Recognition contains the meaning of medical treatment and treatment, rather than a representative symbol of general medical treatment, cleanliness, sanitation, medicine, etc. The Red Cross emblem and name are protected by law. It is prohibited to use the Red Cross emblem and name for profit, and it is prohibited to use, abuse, or tamper with the Red Cross emblem and name in any form. For those who abuse the Red Cross emblem, the Red Cross Society has the right to require them to stop using it; if they refuse to stop using it, the Red Cross Society can request the people's government to handle it in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

The Red Cross logo shall not be used for: trademarks or commercial advertisements; non-Red Cross or non-armed medical institutions; pharmacies and veterinary stations; product packaging; company logos; engineering design, product design; Relevant laws provide for the use of circumstances other than the red cross emblem. Anyone who uses the red cross emblem without authorization will be ordered to stop using it by the people's government at or above the county level, illegal gains will be confiscated, and a fine of not more than 10,000 yuan will be imposed. Anyone who obstructs Red Cross staff from performing their duties in accordance with the law shall be subject to public security administrative penalties or be held criminally responsible in accordance with the law. Any organization or personnel in the armed forces that violates the provisions of these Measures shall be dealt with by the relevant military departments.

The meaning and function of the Red Cross emblem:

1. Indicative, that is, indicating that this is the person and thing related to the Red Cross;

2. Protection sex, which means that this is a person and thing protected by international humanitarian law and should not be attacked.

3. People and things bearing this mark have legal rights and obligations. The rights are protected by a series of laws, and the obligation is to abide by the restrictions on their behavior imposed by the sign and avoid actively participating in any hostile acts.

3. This dual legal message of the Red Cross sign determines its sanctity. In addition to its own function, the Red Cross emblem does not convey any other information, let alone any information containing political ideology or religious characteristics.

Legal Basis

"Regulations on the Use of the Red Cross Emblem of the People's Republic of China"

Article 1: In order to maintain the seriousness of the Red Cross emblem, the correct When using the Red Cross emblem, these regulations are formulated in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Red Cross Law.

The second red cross symbol is a red cross on a white background.

Article 3 The Red Cross emblem is an international humanitarian protection symbol, a specific symbol of the armed forces’ medical institutions, and a special symbol of the Red Cross.

Article 4 The red cross emblem has a protective function and a marking function, and the two must not be confused.

Article 5 Local people's governments at all levels shall supervise and manage the use of the red cross emblem within their own administrative regions in accordance with these Measures.

The "Regulations on the Administration of the Authorized Use of Red Cross (Society) Names and Red Cross Emblem" stipulates:

The use of the Red Cross emblem shall be reviewed and authorized by the Red Cross Society of China in accordance with the law. The use of the provincial Red Cross emblem shall be reviewed and authorized by the provincial Red Cross Society in accordance with the law, and shall be reported to the Red Cross Society of China for filing. The use of the red cross emblem at the prefecture-level and municipal levels shall be reviewed and authorized by the local and municipal-level Red Cross Society in accordance with the law, and shall be reported to the provincial-level Red Cross Society for filing. The use of the national industrial red cross emblem must be approved by the superior competent department of the industrial Red Cross Society, and shall be reviewed and authorized by the Red Cross Society of China in accordance with the law. The Red Cross Society authorizes the counterparty to use the Red Cross emblem, and should submit an annual authorized use report and list to the superior Red Cross Society in December each year for filing.