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Serial number: 2020-T11
Values in set: 2
Date of issue: May 11, 2020
Denomination: 240 fen
Designer: Wang Huming, Liu Xiangping
Size of stamps: 36 * 36 mm
Perforation: 13.5
Sheet composition: 16 (8 Sets)
Sheet Size: 185 * 216 mm
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

China Post specially issued a set of 2 stamps themed Unite as One to Combat the Epidemic on May 11, 2020. The two stamp designs are respectively titled Unite as One and Combat the Epidemic, with a total face value of 2.40 yuan for the whole set. The planned circulation volume is 14.5 million pieces.

Faced with the sudden COVID-19 pandemic, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the Chinese government and people braved hardships and dangers, always prioritizing the people's life safety and physical health. In accordance with the general requirements of strengthening confidence, standing in solidarity, conducting scientific prevention and control, and implementing targeted measures, we launched an all - people's war, an overall war, and a blocking war against the epidemic. Through the arduous efforts of the whole nation and the broad masses of people, significant phased achievements have been made in epidemic prevention and control.

Major infectious diseases are a common enemy of humanity. We firmly believe that as long as we stand in solidarity and help each other, we will surely defeat the epidemic and usher in a brighter future for human development.

This set of stamps is in the form of a se - tenant block. The Chinese character "Zhong" (representing the general public) on the stamps closely connects the two stamps, symbolizing that in the face of major public health emergencies, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, the whole nation has rallied a powerful force to unite as one and combat the epidemic. The pattern depicting the elimination of COVID - 19 is placed under the character "Zhong", which further strengthens the visual effect of overcoming the epidemic. It signifies the firm determination of the whole Chinese people to unite as one in defeating the epidemic and the significant phased achievements achieved in this regard.

The first stamp focuses on the images of groups such as officers and soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, medical workers, researchers, community workers, people's police, and volunteers. In the distant view, it depicts scenes such as disease control personnel conducting epidemiological investigations, and volunteers and couriers carrying out epidemic prevention work and delivering daily necessities. The upper part of the picture outlines urban buildings and rural scenes, reflecting that everyone in both urban and rural areas participated in epidemic prevention and control, and further highlighting the theme of the whole nation participating in the fight against the epidemic. Meanwhile, elements such as planes, ships, trucks, and high - speed railways are also incorporated into the stamp, presenting the touching scenes of supporting Hubei Province and Wuhan City from all over the country, including overseas regions.

The second stamp takes the image of a resolute medical worker with clenched fists as the main subject. The background is decorated with scenes of treatment, the figures of medical staff rushing to provide support despite dangers, and mobile cabin hospitals, depicting the noble spirits of medical workers who brave hardships and dangers, heal the wounded and rescue the dying, possess the benevolence of doctors, and show boundless great love. The landmark pattern of the Yellow Crane Tower shows the significant contributions made by Wuhan, a heroic city. It consciously submitted to the overall needs of epidemic prevention and control, braved hardships and dangers with perseverance, and took the initiative to engage in the fight against the epidemic. This implies that if Wuhan triumphs, Hubei will triumph, and if Hubei triumphs, the whole nation will triumph. The technological element "AI" in the picture signifies the important role that science and technology played in epidemic prevention.

This set of stamps was designed by Wang Huming and Liu Xiangping, and printed by Beijing Stamp Factory using the photogravure printing process.