80 Mln Restricted Shares to be Tradable

Following the implementation of the 2007 Profit Distribution Scheme, the number of restricted A-shares the company had placed to seven specific investors in 2007 increased from 40 mln to 80 mln. The restriction period on the shares expires on 12 Nov 2008 at which time the 80 mln restricted shares will become tradable.

Board of Directors
7 Nov 2008


Source: Shanghai Stock Exchange

Date: 10 Nov 2008

CN01/NS/MR/NK/KM