Hongkong Post to Release Special Stamps Featuring Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles on April 24.

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps

​Hongkong Post announced today (April 7) that a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" will be released for sale on April 24 (Thursday).

The Fuyun Xuan Collection is a private collection of Chinese snuff bottles established by the late local collector Mr Christopher Sin. His wife, Mrs Josephine Sin, has donated 490 sets of Chinese snuff bottles to the Hong Kong Museum of Art as a permanent collection, making these cultural gems accessible to a wider public. The small and delicate snuff bottles cover a wide range of craftsmanship, serving as miniature embodiments of Chinese art and craft history.

Hongkong Post is continuing its Hong Kong Museums Collection series by issuing a set of six stamps, two stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" to present selected Chinese snuff bottles from the Fuyun Xuan Collection donated by Christopher and Josephine Sin. The selection encompasses various designs and materials that include glass, rock crystal, lacquer, and ceramics, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and creativity of Chinese artisans in these small and delicate snuff bottles.

Official first day covers for "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" will be on sale at all post offices and Hongkong Post's online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (April 8). This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and ShopThruPost from April 24, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps and postage prepaid picture cards (air mail) will be available at philatelic offices only.

A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on April 24 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.

Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Force reaches new heights at 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

Officers of the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau and the Police Tactical Unit Headquarters (PTU HQ) of the Hong Kong Police Force reached new heights at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, which was held between April 9 and 13 in Geneva, Switzerland, and garnered the "International Press Prize" for the first time, the "Gold Medal with the Congratulations of Jury", along with one Gold, one Silver, and one Bronze international award.

Following a highly competitive judging process with international expert judges reviewing all the entries, the Force professionally presented the innovative technological solutions. The Force focused on the themes of "Building a Secure Cyberspace" and "Applying Technology", demonstrating four solutions in the "Hardware, Software, Cybersecurity, Blockchain & Internet of Things (IoT)" category, winning five international awards, including:

1) Scameter Series – A multi-layered public anti-scam initiative comprising a public-facing mobile app with real-time scam detection, open-data policies sharing threat intelligence with strategic stakeholders, and partnerships with banks to send public alerts on high-risk transactions (International Press Prize & Gold Medal);

2) CryptoTrace – Jointly developed with the University of Hong Kong, this cutting-edge virtual asset analytics platform facilitates cryptocurrency tracing, fund flow analysis, and wallet correlation, accelerating fraud detection for frontline investigators (Gold Medal with the Congratulations of Jury);

3) RAPID Engine – Through multilateral collaboration and proactive detection from various sources, RAPID Engine inspects newly registered suspicious websites. Utilising AI algorithms, RAPID Engine performs real-time analysis based on multidimensional rules such as domain characteristics and suspicious codes. Threat intelligence is simultaneously updated to the "Scameter Series" and sent to multiple internet service providers for blocking, effectively enhancing the public's ability to resist phishing threats (Silver Medal);

4) AI Visual Intelligence-enabled Glasses for Drone Operations – PTU HQ partnered with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, jointly developed an AI-powered image analysis system integrated with Augmented Reality (AR) smart glasses. This system enables real-time display of both flight footage and AI computational results directly on the AR glasses, allowing operators to receive critical AI insights without interrupting flight control (Bronze Medal);

The awards demonstrate the Force's commitment to leveraging innovative technology to promote smart policing and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, the Force effectively employs AI to assist the public in combating fraud and enhancing law enforcement capabilities, particularly in tackling emerging types of crimes, including those related to virtual assets.

The Force reaches new heights at 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Force reaches new heights at 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Force reaches new heights at 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Force reaches new heights at 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Force reaches new heights at 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Force reaches new heights at 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases