For sale: A vintage commemorative stamp from China, "The Ninth National Congress of the Chinese Trade Union." Catalog Number: J.31 (Complete set of 1) Date of Issue: October 11, 1978 Issuing Authority: Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China The Ninth National Congress of the Chinese Trade Union was held in Beijing from October 11 to 21, 1978. This congress marked a new beginning for the Chinese labor movement after the decade-long Cultural Revolution and was a mobilization of the nation's workers towards the construction of socialist modernization. The congress established new policies for the labor movement and the basic principles of trade union activities, confirming that the All-China Federation of Trade Unions was the supreme leading body overseeing all trade unions nationwide. This commemorative stamp was issued on October 11 of the same year to mark the occasion. The design of this stamp consists of a red flag, gears, an atomic structure model, a satellite, and a rocket. The 13 characters of "The Ninth National Congress of the Chinese Trade Union" cleverly form the flagpole of the red flag, and the number "9" is represented in the center of the gear, symbolizing this congress. The item is in good condition for its age, having been used at the time. Please check the images for details. No returns or exchanges (NCNR). Shipping costs will be covered by the seller.