| Japan issues stamps to mark anniversary of Japan-China peace, friendship treaty The Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd issued a set of postage stamps Tuesday to mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Japan-China Peace and Friendship Treaty. The Chinese Embassy to Japan held a reception to celebrate the issue of 15 million sets of the special miniature sheet, composed of 10 stamps with the face value of 10 yen each, as well as to commemorate the anniversary of the pact. At the reception, a Japanese foreign ministry official read the congratulatory message sent ... english.people.com.cn |
Art performances ahead of opening ceremony &$ &$Art performances are staged in the National Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, capital of China on Aug. 8, 2008. The 29th summer Olympic Games will open at 20:00 Beijing time today.&$&$ &$ &$Art performances are staged in the National Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony of the Beijing 20 ... english.people.com.cn |
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