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dia, the reason is Indian side had not given feedback before launch time agreed by both sides. China State Post Bureau made the notice according to customary practices.” India says Chinese claim on cancellation of event to jointly release stamp ‘factually incorrect’ India said the joint release of commemorative stamps was one of the activities agreed with the Chinese side last year but there had been no discussion on any launch date with any Chinese authorities for this activity. This controversy comes just days after the Chinese envoy in India participated in the opening ceremony of “Beautiful China, Beautiful India” online Photo Exhibition in New Delhi, which the embassy said is part of celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India. Things between China and India have been tense since June, when at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the western Himalayas after being attacked by Chinese troops using rocks and clubs.
The running of the bulls in 2021
Postal administrations across the world have started issuing Lunar New Year stamps for 2021. The Year of the Ox runs from 12 February 2021 to 31st January 2022. The Ox is the second in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac and if you’re born under this sign you’re believed to be intelligent, dependable, honest and hardworking. Issuing countries include Aland, Armenia, Canada, China, Christmas Island, Great Britain, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Japan, Jersey, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Vietnam.
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