The five stars and their relationships to each other represent the unity of the Chinese people, symbolized by four smaller stars, under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), symbolized by the large star.
More specifically the four smaller stars represent the four social classes that participated in the revolution: Peasants, Laborers, the Petty Bourgeoisie, and Patriotic Capitalists. The large star represents the Communist Party of China that united and leads them.
what do 4 small stars on flag represent?
Little stars
According to the Flag of China Wikipedia entry :
So the large start dominating the smaller ones. Surprisingly accurate.
E pluribus unum?
The large star is not a class itself, but the organized workers and peasants.
More specifically the four smaller stars represent the four social classes that participated in the revolution: Peasants, Laborers, the Petty Bourgeoisie, and Patriotic Capitalists. The large star represents the Communist Party of China that united and leads them.