Ta Kung Pao was founded in 1902 and has a history of 120 years. It is currently the oldest Chinese newspaper in operation in Hong Kong. Hongkong Post has announced earlier that a stamp sheetlet and associated philatelic products on the theme of "The 120th Anniversary of Ta Kung Pao" would be released for sale on June 17 (Friday).
The elaborately designed stamp sheetlet of "The 120th Anniversary of Ta Kung Pao" is composed of two parts, with the upper part showing the site of Ta Kung Pao within the French Concession in Tianjin in the past, and the lower part showing the cityscape of Hong Kong in the present. It highlights the long history of Ta Kung Pao and the important role the newspaper has played in the country's development in modern history and in the new era, in promoting national education and guiding readers to learn from history and understand the truth, thereby nurturing their patriotism and helping them to strive with the spirit of strengthening and serving the country.
The stamp sheetlet and associated philatelic products are on sale at all post offices and "ShopThruPost" from June 17, while serviced first-day covers affixed with the stamp sheetlet will be available at philatelic offices only.
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