China Telecom Awarded 1st Runner-up in Global Top 50 at IR Magazine Poll

HONG KONG, Feb. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- China Telecom Corporation Limited ("China Telecom" or "the Company"; HKEx: 00728; NYSE: CHA) was announced as the1^st Runner-up at IR Magazine's "2016 Global Top 50 Awards". The Global Top 50 Awards was determined through IR Magazine's annual surveys of investors and analysts for its regional awards programs in the US, Canada, Brazil, Europe, Greater China and South East Asia.

At the same time, China Telecom was voted as the "Best Overall Investor Relations (Large Cap)" among other large cap corporations in the region. In addition, the Company was honoured with the following investor relations awards at "IR Magazine Awards - Greater China 2016":

• "Best Investor Relations in Communications sector"
• "Best Financial Reporting"
• "Best Investor Meetings"
• "Best Sustainability Practice"

"IR Magazine Awards -- Greater China 2016" was decided by an independent survey of investors and analysts, all of whom are located in the region. This year, more than 200 members of the investment community participated in the survey, investors and analysts were asked to vote for the company giving them the best IR service in each awards category.

The above recognitions reaffirm China Telecom's excellence in investor relations, sustainability and high level of transparency. The Company maintains top standard not only among regional large cap corporations, but is also highly recognized by the investment community globally. China Telecom would like to express its sincere thanks to investors and analysts for their continuous support.

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