On the afternoon of January 5, "Worldwide Mall" (环球邮迹), China's first foreign philatelic flagship store, opened to the public. Subordinate to Jianguomen Post Office of the Chaoyang branch of China Post, this store features a display area for foreign stamps, a section for cultural events, a retail area, and a section for cultural exchanges regarding philately. The retail area showcases a variety of precious stamps from all over the world, including those featuring the figures of historical celebrities, cultural and artistic elements, and natural scenery, attracting many philatelists to stop by to appreciate and make purchases.

The Harry Potter "She Yuan" (蛇愿) stamp collection set that features elements derived from the snake (which is the zodiac animal of the upcoming Chinese New Year and the emblematic animal of Slytherin in "Harry Potter") was put on sale the same day. This set of stamps, which cleverly blends the traditional Chinese zodiac culture with the magical world of "Harry Potter", has a beautiful design that has sparked intense interest and a shopping frenzy among the public.

The release of the Chinese zodiac-themed products from Liechtenstein for the Year of the Snake also added an international touch to the store. The stamp set deftly blends the design of the mahjong tile "Batiao" (which can be translated as "8 branches" or "8 bamboo") with the geometric snake shape, signifying the ability to figure out strategies and wisdom in a changing environment.

(Source: Beijing Daily App)