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)