Chinese idioms, a form of expression unique to the Chinese language, are conventionally used word groups or set phrases that convey fixed meanings. Succinct, expressive and full of philosophies of life, Chinese idioms serve as an important resource for language learning and cultural inheritance. Hongkong Post issues a set of four stamps on the theme of “Children Stamps – Animals in Chinese Idioms” to enhance children’s knowledge of and interest in the Chinese language, as well as to inspire their positive thinking, through lively illustrations of Chinese idioms containing animal elements.

Acknowledgement: Dr Nicholas Louis Chan

Selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will be put on sale on the Hongkong Post online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9 am of 31 March 2026. These products will also be available at Sha Tin Central Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office and General Post Office (PostShop) starting from 9 am, 9:30 am and 10 am respectively on the same day.

The "2025 Prestige Annual Stamp Album" contains a collection of the special/commemorative stamps, souvenir sheets and stamp sheetlets issued by Hongkong Post in 2025, together with detailed narratives and a compliment card. The Deluxe Version also comes with a certificate signed by the Postmaster General and carries a unique serial number. The "2025 Prestige Annual Stamp Album" (Ordinary Version), priced at $898, the "2025 Prestige Annual Stamp Album" (Deluxe Version), priced at $998. The "2025 Annual Stamp Pack", priced at $328, contains all special stamps (excluding stamp sheetlets and souvenir sheets) issued by Hongkong Post during the year. The album and stamp pack allow stamp enthusiasts to recall prominent topics and major events in the past year, which are eye-pleasing items for true philatelists at leisure.

Mr Alfonso Wong Chak (1925–2017), creator of the first edition of the “Old Master Q” comics, started publishing his works in local newspaper columns in 1962 under the nom de plume Wong Chak, the name of his eldest son. Seeing his father getting on in years, architecture scholar and artist Mr Joseph Wong Chak resolutely took up the baton of the “Old Master Q” comics in 1995 to carry forward the spirit of Old Master Q. He has since remained steadfast in the works to this day. Simple and easy to understand, the “Old Master Q” comics often feature humorous plot lines that bring knowing smiles to readers. The comic characters, such as Old Master Q, Big Potato, Mr Chin and Miss Chen, have all taken root in people’s hearts and entertained generations in Hong Kong. Following the release of the “Old Master Q” special stamps in 2019, Hongkong Post issues a new set of special stamps themed “Old Master Q II” featuring various festive celebrations, including the Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Christmas. Characters from the “Old Master Q” comics are depicted immersed in the rich festive atmosphere to showcase their unique charm and vibrancy.

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Cherished by the renowned art connoisseur Mr Low Chuck-tiew (1911–1993), Xubaizhai Collection of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy primarily encompasses masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties through the twentieth century. Mr Low named his collection after one of his most treasured items, a calligraphic plaque by Yi Bingshou (1754–1815), a Qing dynasty calligrapher.

Mr Low donated his collection to the Hong Kong Museum of Art in 1989. Hongkong Post is continuing its Hong Kong Museums Collection series by issuing a set of six stamps and two stamp sheetlets on the theme of “Xubaizhai Collection” to present paintings selected from the exhibition “Life Planning of the Chinese Literati: Selected Chinese Painting and Calligraphy from the Xubaizhai Collection”, showcasing the diverse artistic styles and aspirations of traditional Chinese literati.

Acknowledgement: Hong Kong Museum of Art

Selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of New Zealand, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom and Australia will be put on sale on the Hongkong Post online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9 am of 18 December 2025. These products will also be available at Sha Tin Central Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office and General Post Office (PostShop) starting from 9 am, 9:30 am and 10 am respectively on the same day.

A newly designed “2026 Souvenir Cover” will be put on sale at all philatelic offices, as well as Hongkong Post’s online shopping platform ShopThruPost from 16 December 2025 to 31 December 2026.

With profound cultural value, the twelve Chinese zodiac signs are an important symbol of Chinese tradition. To welcome the Year of the Horse, Hongkong Post releases the third issue of the fifth Lunar New Year special stamp series, which consists of a set of four stamps and two stamp sheetlets featuring horses in various posese.

Acknowledgement: Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Bidding adieu to the Year of the Snake and ringing in the Year of the Horse, Hongkong Post presents a Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals – Snake / Horse. The snake and the horse on the stamps are adorned with silver and 22-carat gold hot foil stamping respectively.

China Post, Hongkong Post and Macao Post and Telecommunications jointly present the “Year of the Horse” Joint Souvenir Packs, which contain the souvenir sheet jointly issued by the three postal administrations, demonstrating that the three places share the same roots and cultural lineage.

Christmas is a season filled with joy, warmth and blessings. As a city embracing both Chinese and Western cultures, Hong Kong showcases a lively festive ambience throughout Christmas. Since 2002, Hongkong Post has released Christmas stamps four times. This year, featuring the dazzling nightscape of Victoria Harbour as the backdrop, the stamp set incorporates festive elements to demonstrate Hong Kong’s unique metropolitan Christmas atmosphere. What’s more, the designer has included hidden surprises in the miniatures using invisible fluorescent ink, waiting to be revealed under ultraviolet light.

Get a preview of upcoming stamp products and a host of fabulous rewards Hongkong Post is set to offer from January to June 2026. Attractive gifts and bonus points will be offered to AOS members who place their orders by 21 November 2025. Make sure you order early!

Held once every four years, the National Games of the People’s Republic of China (National Games) are the largest and highest-level national multi-sports event in the country. The 15th National Games, scheduled from 9 to 21 November 2025, will be co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. It also marks the first time that Hong Kong co-hosts the National Games. Hong Kong will stage eight competition events, including basketball (men’s U22), track cycling, fencing, golf, handball (men), rugby sevens, triathlon, and beach volleyball, as well as one mass participation event, namely bowling. Hongkong Post will issue “The 15th National Games” special stamps to celebrate the national event with members of the public.

Acknowledgement: National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong)

Hong Kong’s airport plays an indispensable role in the successful development of Hong Kong into an international aviation hub. The first recorded flight at Kai Tak took place 100 years ago. Kai Tak later evolved into an airport and the passenger terminal of Kai Tak Airport was completed and commenced service in the 1960s. Though operating only with one single runway, Kai Tak Airport had become one of the busiest airports in the world by the 1990s. For long-term development, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was relocated to Chek Lap Kok in 1998 and has since gradually expanded to have a dual-runway and now a three-runway system. Moreover, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Airport Authority Hong Kong are pressing ahead with the “Airport City” development strategy, under which HKIA will be transformed into a node of various economic activities. Hongkong Post issues a set of special stamps on the theme of “Aviation Development in Hong Kong” to feature the thriving aviation development in the city.

Acknowledgement: Airport Authority Hong Kong, Civil Aviation Department

With the theme of Hong Kong Landmarks, Hongkong Post issues “2025 Hong Kong Definitive Stamps” to introduce the famous landmarks in Hong Kong through a set of 16 stamps, demonstrating the uniqueness and charm of Hong Kong as an international financial hub and an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The stamps showcase the stunning landscapes of Hong Kong and depict the city’s important infrastructure developments and conservation achievements. The new definitive stamps are available in a full range of denominations, providing the public with convenience in combining the stamps for daily use when posting mail items. This is the fifth set of definitive stamps issued by Hongkong Post since the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Acknowledgement: Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Development Bureau, Environment and Ecology Bureau, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, Transport and Logistics Bureau, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department

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