China Telecom Accredited with "Platinum Award" and "Best CEO" by The Asset

HONG KONG, Jan. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- China Telecom Corporation Limited ("China Telecom" or the "Company"; HKEx: 00728; NYSE: CHA) is pleased to announce that the Company was accredited with "Platinum Award - Excellence in Governance, CSR & Investor Relations Benchmarking" in the poll of "Corporate Awards 2016" by The Asset. In addition, Mr. Yang Jie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Telecom, was honored with "Best CEO in Telecommunications" award.

Organized by The Asset, a reputable financial magazine in Asia, "Corporate Awards 2016" is now in its 16th year, the longest running ESG awards in Asia. "Platinum Award" recognizes companies' attainment in all categories of corporate endeavors: financial performance, management acumen, corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental responsibility and investor relations based on a ranking of listed companies in Asia by leading investment professionals and research analysts. "Best CEO" rewards a range of leadership qualities and attributes including inspirational leadership, strategic thinking, team- and relationship-building, effective communication and change management.

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