China News Service, May 26. According to Ta Kung Wenhui All Media Report, Ta Kung Pao was founded in 1902 and has a history of 120 years. It is the longest-running Chinese-language newspaper in Hong Kong still in print.
Hongkong Post announced today (26th) that the stamp sheetlet and related philatelic products on the theme of "The 120th Anniversary of the Founding of Ta Kung Pao" will be released for sale on June 17th (Friday).
The "Ta Kung Pao 120th Anniversary" special stamp was issued on June 17.
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The Hongkong Post stated that the stamp sheetlet of the "120th Anniversary of the Founding of Ta Kung Pao" issued this time is unique in design. The long history implies the important role the newspaper has played in China's modern history and the development of the new era.
This issue will help guide more readers to know the history and the truth, learn from the past and the present, so as to cultivate patriotism, strengthen the ambition to strengthen the country, and practice the journey of serving the country.
The official first day cover of "Ta Kung Pao 120th Anniversary" will be on sale from June 2 at all post offices and online shopping mall "Mail Order Network".
Stamp sheetlets and related philatelic products will be put on sale at all post offices and "Mail Order Network" from June 17, while the serviced first day covers with stamp sheetlets affixed will only be sold at philatelic offices.
All post offices will provide instant hand-stamping service on June 17 for all official First Day Covers / Commemorative Covers / Homemade Covers with First Day and Local Address.