2004Joint stamp issue Romania – China, Lacquer and Ceramics - Sheetlets

China is one of the oldest nations in the world, with a recorded history that dates back 5,000 years ago. The country was ruled by a series of dynasties that left their mark on its entire culture. China is the state with the biggest population in the world, representing one fifth of the world’s population. Judging by its surface, the country ranks third after Russia and Canada. China’s ancient history has influenced fundamentally the cultural development of the entire humanity.