Dibao in Ancient China (206 BCE) (jan 1, 206 BC – jan 1, 907)
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Dibao literally translates as "reports from the [official] residences". They were a type of publications issued by central and local governments in imperial China. While closest in form and function to gazettes in the Western world, they have also been called "palace reports" or "imperial bulletins".They contained official announcements and news, and were intended to be seen only by bureaucrats. Selected items from a gazette might then be conveyed to local citizenry by word of mouth and/or posted announcements.
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jan 1, 206 BC
jan 1, 907
~ 1113 years