Scott No: 3143
Serial number: 2001-21
Values in set: 1
Denomination: 0.80 yuan
Date of issue: 20th October 2001
Designer: Guo Zhenshan
Size of stamps: 40*30 mm
Perforation: 12.5
Sheet composition: 20
Printing process: Offset
Printer: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing House

This stamp set, APEC 2001 Meetings in China, was issued on October 20, 2001. It is a commemorative stamp set consisting of one stamp with a face value of 0.80 yuan. The designer is Guo Zhenshan. It was printed using offset printing by Beijing Stamp Printing Works. The perforation gauge is 12.5 degrees, and the stamp measures 40×30 mm.

This stamp was issued to commemorate the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting held in Shanghai. It uses iconic visual elements to present this major international event, documenting this high-level multilateral diplomatic activity held in China at the beginning of the new century. It embodies the concept of open cooperation and common development among Asia-Pacific economies and highlights China's posture of actively participating in Asia-Pacific regional economic cooperation.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

APEC 2001 Meetings

APEC, short for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, is an important economic cooperation forum in the Asia-Pacific region. From October 20 to 21, 2001, the 9th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Shanghai. It was the highest-level multilateral international conference China had hosted since the founding of New China. On the left side of the stamp is a huabiao (ceremonial column), accompanied by auspicious cloud patterns, representing Chinese elements. Three flowing ribbons in blue, green, and red spiral upward, symbolizing the interconnection and shared progress of Asia-Pacific economies. In the upper right corner is the exclusive logo of the 2001 APEC meeting, which includes the word "China" and the APEC logo. The meeting focused on Asia-Pacific economic development and cooperation in the new century, adopted the Leaders' Declaration, and strongly promoted trade and investment liberalization in the Asia-Pacific. It was an important milestone in China's diplomatic history.

Artistic and Design Features

The stamp uses a modern graphic design style. The composition is simple and lively. The background features a gradient from light white to deep blue, with clean and refreshing layers. It combines the Chinese symbol of the huabiao and auspicious clouds with the international meeting logo. The ribbon design is dynamic and flowing, with bright colors. The design is simple and grand, blending Chinese and Western visual elements, solemn yet contemporary. Through the stamp, this international meeting of great historical significance is captured, conveying the Asia-Pacific spirit of openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation.