The ocean shipping of China focuses on shipping and logistics while additionally providing global customers with quality ship building and repairing, marine engineering, and terminal operation services. China owns and operates container fleet, bulk fleet, oil tanker fleet, and special vessel fleet, all of which form a complete global business chain comprising of shipping, logistics, terminal, shipbuilding and ship-repairing businesses. Bulk Shipping refers to the shipping service of grain, ore, coal, fertilizer, steel, timber and agricultural products for customers home and abroad. Container transport refers to the way of shipping with package cargos carried in large standardized containers for efficient shipping and handling. "Door-to-door" service thus can be realized through the integration of multiple transportation means including aviation, railways, highways and waterways.
China National Philatelic Corporation will issue a FDC and a commemorative cancellation respectively.
Quyi (dramatic balladry) is a general term for a variety of Chinese ballad singing art. A unique form that has evolved from folk oral literature and singing through a long history of development, Quyi distinguishes itself with a singular style, characterized by strong local characteristics, national traits, and an amusing touch. With its tune echoing through centuries, Quyi records the history of the Chinese nation and spreads the virtues of the Chinese people.
China National Philatelic Corporation will issue two FDCs and a commemorative cancellation respectively.
The Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway was officially put into commercial service on June 30, 2011. As an important integral part of China's "four vertical and four horizontal" high-speed rail network, it is the world's longest high-speed line ever constructed in a single phase, meeting the world's highest technological standard. The 1,318-km line spans seven provinces and municipalities from Beijing to Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Shanghai, and links China's two most promising economic centers – Bohai Economic Rim and Yangtze River Delta. Its originally planned operation speed was 350 km/h, but in the initial stage it will operate 300 km/h and 250 km/h trains, with the minimum travel time being only 4 hours and 48 minutes. The operation of the high-speed railway plays a vital role in perfecting China's comprehensive transportation system, propelling coordinated development of regional economy, and improving transportation conditions for people living along the line.
China National Philatelic Corporation will issue a FDC and a commemorative cancellation respectively.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the development of traditional Chinese furniture reached its summit. The framework of furniture in the style of the Ming Dynasty was precise, scientific, simple and elegant; the furniture of the Qing Dynasty developed on the basis of the style of the Ming Dynasty, remarkable for its fine sculpture, luxurious materials and elaborate ornament. In particular, sitting tools varied in patterns and were produced with excellent skills, and they were an important part of furniture in the time of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
China National Philatelic Corporation will issue three FDCs and a commemorative cancellation respectively.