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With the approval of Emperor Guangxu, the Qing dynasty post office is opened, marking the beginning of a postal service in China.
With Emperor Guangxu's approval in 1896, China's first official postal service launches under the Qing dynasty.
On March 20, 1896, Emperor Guangxu authorized the opening of the Qing dynasty's Imperial Post Office, establishing a modern mail service in China. Modeled on Western systems, the new network connected major cities and provinces through regular post routes. Postal stamps featuring imperial symbols were introduced, and post offices began to appear in urban centers. This development facilitated commerce, government administration, and personal correspondence across the vast empire. The service laid the foundation for China's later national postal system under the Republic. It reflected the Qing court's efforts to modernize infrastructure and adopt international practices. The postal reform contributed to increased communication and helped integrate distant regions into a more unified state.
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the Qing dynasty post office