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Serial number: 2017-26
Values in set: 2
Date of issue: October 18, 2017
Denomination: 240 fen
Designer: Ma Lihang
Size of stamps: 40 * 30 mm
Perforation: 13
Sheet composition:
20 for Sheet I;
8 for Sheet II (4 Stamp Sets)
Size of sheet:
240 * 150 mm for Sheet I;
190 * 116 mm for Sheet II
Size of S/S: 143 * 100 mm
Size of S/S Stamp: 56 mm (round)
S/S Perforation: 13
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is a set of commemorative stamps issued by China Post on October 18, 2017, to celebrate the successful convening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The set includes 2 stamps and 1 souvenir sheet with the catalog number 2017-26. The stamps are titled "Remain True to Our Original Aspiration" and "Keep Forging Ahead" respectively, while the souvenir sheet is named "Building the Dream". Each stamp has a face value of 1.2 yuan, the souvenir sheet 6 yuan, and the full set 8.40 yuan.

Composed of two stamps and one souvenir sheet, the commemorative stamp set The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China mainly adopts a realistic approach to express the grand theme of "remaining true to our original aspiration, keeping forging ahead, and jointly building the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation". It highly summarizes the glorious chapter of socialism with Chinese characteristics written by the whole Party, the entire nation, and all ethnic groups under the correct leadership of the Party Central Committee.

The first stamp, "Remain True to Our Original Aspiration", takes the Monument to the People's Heroes as the main subject, set off by green pines and cypresses below, conveying the artistic conception of staying true to the original aspiration, cherishing the memory of martyrs, and inheriting the red gene. The background includes images of Xinhua Gate in Beijing, the South Lake Red Boat in Jiaxing, and Pagoda Mountain in Yan'an, representing different stages of the Communist Party of China's historical development. These elements are connected by winding warm-colored belts to reflect the arduous and hard-won glorious journey of the Communist Party of China from its birth to the present. It also inspires people to reflect on where they started, how they came this far, and where they will continue to go.

The second stamp, "Keep Forging Ahead", mainly showcases China's continuous progress and brilliant achievements in various fields since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The design selects highly representative elements: the Fuxing series high-speed rail, China's newly operated and fastest high-speed train, symbolizes the rapid development of China's railway construction; the homegrown large jet C919 and the Long March 5 carrier rocket represent the great achievements of China's aerospace industry; large ocean-going cargo ships and the Han-Tang Flying International Conference Center (the main venue of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation) reflect the steady development of the Belt and Road Initiative; wind power and solar energy stand for China's coordinated ecological and environmental protection efforts, while the green scenery of Chongli in Zhangjiakou, the host city of the 2022 Winter Olympics, implies the scientific assertion that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets".

With numerous elements depicted on the two stamps, the overall background adopts a radiant and rising sun to integrate these elements, making the picture more complete, unified, and layered. Below, fluttering red silk ribbons set off the golden text, reflecting the solemnity and joy of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

The souvenir sheet "Building the Dream" features a circular format, with the Party emblem and Tiananmen Square as the main elements, surrounded by 19 interconnected red hearts. This symbolizes that the whole Chinese people are united in expecting the successful convening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The background is set off by an abstract silhouette of the Great Wall, adorned with the musical score of "We Are One Heart" from the National Anthem, making the overall picture vivid and rich in connotation. Other elements on the souvenir sheet include the symbolic Tiananmen Square Huabiao representing the Chinese nation, the Shanghai Pudong Development Zone, the Ping An Finance Center in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (representing coastal economic construction), and the Hangzhou International Expo Center (the main venue of the G20 Summit), demonstrating the brilliant achievements of China's foreign economic cooperation and construction. The entire souvenir sheet embodies the theme that the Chinese people, united as one, closely rally around the Party Central Committee under its correct leadership to jointly build the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.