China issues commemorative stamp to mark 90th anniversary of PLA founding

A stamp collecting enthusiast shows two commemorative stamps in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. China Post issued a set of commemorative stamps on August 1, 2017, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). The face value of one whole set, which consists of six stamps and one souvenir sheet, is 13.2 yuan (about 2 US dollars). Pictures on the six stamps respectively represent the Navy, Air Force, Army, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force and Armed Police. The souvenir sheet is named "Follow the Party!" [Photo: VCG]

A stamp collecting enthusiast shows a commemorative stamp in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. China Post issued a set of commemorative stamps on August 1, 2017, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). The face value of one whole set, which consists of six stamps and one souvenir sheet, is 13.2 yuan (about 2 US dollars). Pictures on the six stamps respectively represent the Navy, Air Force, Army, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force and Armed Police. The souvenir sheet is named "Follow the Party!" [Photo: VCG]

People in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province wait in line to buy commemorative stamps of the PLA. China Post issued a set of commemorative stamps on August 1, 2017, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). The face value of one whole set, which consists of six stamps and one souvenir sheet, is 13.2 yuan (about 2 US dollars). Pictures on the six stamps respectively represent the Navy, Air Force, Army, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force and Armed Police. The souvenir sheet is named "Follow the Party!" [Photo: VCG]

A post office worker in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, shows a souvenir sheet of new stamps commemorating the PLA. China Post issued a set of commemorative stamps on August 1, 2017, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). The face value of one whole set, which consists of six stamps and one souvenir sheet, is 13.2 yuan (about 2 US dollars). Pictures on the six stamps respectively represent the Navy, Air Force, Army, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force and Armed Police. The souvenir sheet is named "Follow the Party!" [Photo: VCG]

Photo shows a complete set of new commemorative stamps of the PLA. China Post issued a set of commemorative stamps on August 1, 2017, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). The face value of one whole set, which consists of six stamps and one souvenir sheet, is 13.2 yuan (about 2 US dollars). Pictures on the six stamps respectively represent the Navy, Air Force, Army, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force and Armed Police. The souvenir sheet is named "Follow the Party!" [Photo: VCG]