China issues stamps to commemorate manned space flight ( 2003-10-16 17:02) (Xinhua) The State Administration of
Post issued Thursday in Beijing a special set of stamps to commemorate the
historical success of China's first first manned spacecraft flight.
A total of 10.2 million sets of stamps were issued, each set consisting of
two pieces, featuring pictures of a "working astronaut" and the "triumphant
return" respectively, according to the administration.
Hong Kong and Macao postal authorities had also designed stamps.
Postal authorities have issued 4.95 million stamp books for sale in Hong
Kong, Macao and the mainland.
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