Taiwan Drops “U.N.” Stamp as China Returns to Sender – Ralph Jennings

An update to yesterday’s post: Taiwan has recently stopped using the controversial U.N. stamp on its mail, though senders who still wish to use it may request to do so.

From Reuters:

Taiwan slammed China for refusing to accept letters stamped with a controversial “U.N. for Taiwan” postmark, but the postal service said it would stop using the logo unless asked for it.

…As part of a campaign this year to win U.N. membership, Taiwan Post began putting “U.N. for Taiwan” postmarks on letters as well as on trains, in public plazas and on store receipts. [Full text]

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