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.
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.
what do 4 small stars on flag represent?
Little stars
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.
According to the Flag of China Wikipedia entry :
So the large start dominating the smaller ones. Surprisingly accurate.