China Telecom Ranks Global No. 1 in IR Magazine's Global Top 50 Awards 2017

HONG KONG, Oct. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- China Telecom Corporation Limited ("China Telecom" or "the Company"; HKEx: 00728; NYSE: CHA) ranks No. 1 in IR Magazine's "Global Top 50 Awards 2017". The Awards was based on IR Magazine's annual surveys of investors and analysts across the world for its regional awards programs in Europe, Brazil, Canada, US, Greater China and South East Asia. Last year, China Telecom ranked No. 2 in the "Global Top 50 Awards".

The Global Top 50 in 2017 comprises of 21 US companies, followed by 13 companies from Europe. Greater China and Canada provide five issuers each, while four come from Brazil and two from South East Asia. China Telecom has climbed over the year to claim the crown in the Global Top 50 and takes the top spot in global rankings.

The above honor reaffirms China Telecom's excellence in investor relations and corporate governance, and strong commitment to a high standard 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 the investors and analysts for their continuous support.

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