Monopoly: China

chill, its just an ad... a smart one. i dont think it was meant to offend anyone but just stating a fact everyone knows china as. but flag ads is done to death.

Relax.

The history and symbolism of the flag are quite intertwined with the ideals of the ruling party (as opposed to, say, the ones of the US or UK flags). And if you really want to discuss what affront this ad would be to the chinese people(s), look at what the creators (probably unknowingly) removed from the flag. It's the large star representing the communist party. The ones representing the workers, peasants, petty bourgeoisie and (sic!) patriotic capitalists are still there. Be it arranged in a more hotel-capitalistic order.

Here's from the official government guide to China:
"The design of four smaller stars surrounding a bigger one signifies the unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC).　"
http://english.gov.cn/2005-08/16/content_23394.htm

Now, the meaning of "the Chinese people" has been a matter of discussion. I admit that it isn't entirely clear-cut (see eg http://flagspot.net/flags/cn.html ).

However, your interpretation - with the large star symbolising the mainland etc etc - is a bit problematic as well. Given, of course, that mainland China isn't in fact the physical representation of the Communist Party of China. Which would be a rather unique take on the theory of historical materialism (or a Platonic-idealism-gone-wild). ^^