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" | Announcement in relation to resignation of director and change of important executive position, dated January 17, 2020 |
Form 6-K |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of January 2020
Commission File Number 1-31517
China Telecom Corporation Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
31 Jinrong Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 100033, China
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
(Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐)
(Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
Yes ☐ No ☒
(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82- .)
EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number |
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1.1 | Announcement in relation to resignation of director and change of important executive position, dated January 17, 2020 | A-1 |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Form 6-K may be viewed as “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and include, without limitation, statements relating to:
• | our business and operating strategies and our ability to successfully execute these strategies; |
• | our network expansion and capital expenditure plans; |
• | our operations and business prospects; |
• | the expected benefit of any acquisitions or other strategic transactions; |
• | our financial condition and results of operations; |
• | the expected impact of new services on our business, financial condition and results of operations; |
• | the future prospects of and our ability to integrate acquired businesses and assets; |
• | the industry regulatory environment as well as the industry outlook generally; and |
• | future developments in the telecommunications industry in the People’s Republic of China, or the PRC. |
The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify a number of these forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. We are under no obligation to update these forward-looking statements and do not intend to do so. Actual results may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the following:
• | any changes in the regulations or policies of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (prior to March 2008, the Ministry of Information Industry, or the MII), or the MIIT, and other relevant government authorities relating to, among other matters: |
• | the granting and approval of licenses; |
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• | tariff or network speed policies; |
• | interconnection and settlement arrangements; |
• | capital investment priorities; |
• | the provision of telephone and other telecommunications services to rural areas in the PRC; |
• | the convergence of television broadcast, telecommunications and Internet access networks, or three-network convergence; and |
• | spectrum and numbering resources allocation; |
• | the effects of competition on the demand for and price of our services; |
• | any potential further restructuring or consolidation of the PRC telecommunications industry; |
• | changes in the PRC telecommunications industry resulting from the issuance of licenses for telecommunications services by the MIIT; |
• | changes in telecommunications and related technologies including the fifth generation mobile telecommunications, or 5G, and future generations of mobile technologies, and applications based on such technologies, including testing and monetization of 5G and future generations of mobile technologies; |
• | the development of new technologies and applications or services affecting the PRC telecommunications industry and our current and future business; |
• | the potential impact of restrictions, sanctions or other legal or regulatory actions under relevant laws and regulations in various jurisdictions on our telecommunications equipment suppliers and other business partners; |
• | changes in political, economic, legal and social conditions in the PRC, including changes in the PRC government’s specific policies with respect to foreign investment in and entry by foreign companies into the PRC telecommunications industry, economic growth, inflation, foreign exchange and the availability of credit; |
• | results and effects of any inspections by the relevant PRC regulatory authorities; and |
• | the development of our mobile business is dependent on the Tower Company. |
Please also see the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 20-F, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CHINA TELECOM CORPORATION LIMITED | ||||||
Date: January 17, 2020 | By: | /s/ Ke Ruiwen | ||||
Name: Ke Ruiwen | ||||||
Title: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, |
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.
China Telecom Corporation Limited
中国电信股份有限公司
(A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 728)
RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR AND
CHANGE OF IMPORTANT EXECUTIVE POSITION
The board of directors (the “Board”) of China Telecom Corporation Limited (the “Company”) announces that due to change in work arrangement, Mr. Gao Tongqing (“Mr. Gao”) has resigned from his positions as an executive director and executive vice president of the Company with effect from 17 January 2020. Mr. Gao has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and did not have any matters in relation to his resignation that should be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company. The Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to Mr. Gao for his valuable contribution to the Company during his tenure of office.
By Order of the Board China Telecom Corporation Limited Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer |
Beijing, China, 17 January 2020
As at the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors of the Company consists of Mr. Ke Ruiwen (as the chairman, chief executive officer, president and chief operating officer); Mr. Chen Zhongyue, Mr. Liu Guiqing, Madam Zhu Min (as the chief financial officer) and Mr. Wang Guoquan (all as the executive vice presidents); Mr. Chen Shengguang (as the non-executive director); Mr. Tse Hau Yin, Aloysius, Mr. Xu Erming, Madam Wang Hsuehming and Mr. Yeung Chi Wai, Jason (all as the independent non-executive directors).
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