A set of three special stamps on the 10th anniversary of Hong
Kong's return to China will be issued on July 1, China Post has
announced.
The first stamp, titled "celebration," is designed to show the
successful practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong.
Pictures of China's national flag, Hong Kong's regional flag and
Bauhinia are printed on it.
The second stamp, named "cooperation," shows closer economic and
trade relations between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong after the
Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) was signed. The
stamp bears the letters of CEPA and pictures of Huanggang Port.
The third stamp of "prosperity" is made to show that Hong Kong
has maintained prosperity and stability after it overcame various
difficulties. The picture of Hong Kong International Finance Center
is printed on it.
China Post said Hong Kong Post will also release a set of
special stamps on the 10th Anniversary on the same day.
(Xinhua News Agency June 30, 2007)