What does the ear of wheat on the symbol of China government mean?

The ear of wheat in the national emblem of China symbolizes the peasant class.

* * * and the national emblem of China people, in the middle is Tiananmen Square under the five-star light, surrounded by ears of grain and gears. China wheat ears, five stars, Tiananmen Square and gears are golden, and the vertical lines in the foundation and ring are red. Gold and red are traditional symbols of auspiciousness and celebration in China. Tiananmen Square symbolizes the indomitable national spirit of the people of China against imperialism and feudalism. The ears of wheat and rice symbolize the working class and the peasant class; The five stars represent the people under the leadership of China * * * Production Party to stand up!