CHA [CHINA TELECOM] 20-F: (Original Filing)

[Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered American depositary shares H shares, par value RMB1.00 per share * None (Title of Class) None (Title of Class) Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report. x] [ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF CHINA TELECOM CORPORATION LIMITED (Inclusive of alterations approved by the shareholders’ general meeting up to 27 May 2015) CONTENTS CLAUSE PAGE CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS 1 CHAPTER 2: THE COMPANY’S OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF BUSINESS 3 CHAPTER 3: SHARES AND REGISTERED CAPITAL 4 CHAPTER 4: REDUCTION OF CAPITAL AND REPURCHASE OF SHARES] [Agreement on Purchase of Stock Tower-related Assets by Issuance of Shares and Payment of Cash Entered into by and between China Mobile Communications Corporation and Its 31 Subsidiaries China United Network Communications Corporation Limited and 1 of Its Subsidiaries China Telecom Corporation Limited China Reform Holdings Corporation Limited China Tower Corporation Limited October 2015 1 Contents 1. Target Assets 5] [Share Subscription Agreement (This Agreement was signed by the following two parties on 29/1/2016 in Beijing) Issuer: China Tower Corporation Limited (“China Tower”) Subscriber: China Telecom Corporation Limited In view that the Issuer and the Subscriber signed the “Agreement in relation to the Acquisition of Acquired Towers and Related Assets by Allotment and Issue of Shares and Payment of Cash”] [English Summary of Supplemental Agreement to the Centralized Services Agreement Between China Telecommunications Corporation and China Telecom Corporation Limited China Telecommunications Corporation (“Party A”) and China Telecom Corporation Limited (“Party B”) entered into the Supplemental Agreement to the Centralized Services Agreement on September 23, 2015. The key terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement are as follows: 1. The Parties] [English Summary of Supplemental Agreement to the Interconnection Settlement Agreement Between China Telecommunications Corporation and China Telecom Corporation Limited China Telecommunications Corporation (“Party A”) and China Telecom Corporation Limited (“Party B”) entered into the Supplemental Agreement to the Interconnection Settlement Agreement on September 23, 2015. The key terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement are as follows: WWW.MIIT.GOV.CN 2. The] [English Summary of Supplemental Agreement to the Property Leasing Framework Agreement Between China Telecommunications Corporation and China Telecom Corporation Limited China Telecommunications Corporation (“Party A”) and China Telecom Corporation Limited (“Party B”) entered into the Supplemental Agreement to the Property Leasing Framework Agreement on September 23, 2015. The key terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement are as follows: 1.] [English Summary of Supplemental Agreement to the IT Services Framework Agreement Between China Telecommunications Corporation and China Telecom Corporation Limited China Telecommunications Corporation (“Party A”) and China Telecom Corporation Limited (“Party B”) entered into the Supplemental Agreement to the IT Services Framework Agreement on September 23, 2015. The key terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement are as follows: 1.] [English Summary of Supplemental Agreement to the Community Services Framework Agreement Between China Telecommunications Corporation and China Telecom Corporation Limited China Telecommunications Corporation (“Party A”) and China Telecom Corporation Limited (“Party B”) entered into the Supplemental Agreement to the Community Services Framework Agreement on September 23, 2015. The key terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement are as follows: 1.] [English Summary of Supplemental Agreement to the Supplies Procurement Services Agreement Between China Telecommunications Corporation and China Telecom Corporation Limited China Telecommunications Corporation (“Party A”) and China Telecom Corporation Limited (“Party B”) entered into the Supplemental Agreement to the Supplies Procurement Services Agreement on September 23, 2015. The key terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement are as follows: 1.] [English Summary of Supplemental Agreement to the Engineering Framework Agreement Between China Telecommunications Corporation and China Telecom Corporation Limited China Telecommunications Corporation (“Party A”) and China Telecom Corporation Limited (“Party B”) entered into the Supplemental Agreement to the Engineering Framework Agreement on September 23, 2015. The key terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement are as follows: 1. The Parties] [English Summary of Supplemental Agreement to the Ancillary Telecommunications Services Agreement Between China Telecommunications Corporation and China Telecom Corporation Limited China Telecommunications Corporation (“Party A”) and China Telecom Corporation Limited (“Party B”) entered into the Supplemental Agreement to the Ancillary Telecommunications Services Agreement on September 23, 2015. The key terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement are as follows: 1.] [English Summary of Supplemental Agreement to the Internet Applications Channel Services Framework Agreement Between China Telecommunications Corporation and China Telecom Corporation Limited China Telecommunications Corporation (“Party A”) and China Telecom Corporation Limited (“Party B”) entered into the Supplemental Agreement to the Internet Applications Channel Services Framework Agreement on September 23, 2015. The key terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement] [English Summary of Supplemental Agreement to the Optic Fiber Leasing Agreement Between China Telecommunications Corporation and China Telecom Corporation Limited China Telecommunications Corporation (“Party A”) and China Telecom Corporation Limited (“Party B”) entered into the Supplemental Agreement to the Optic Fiber Leasing Agreement on September 23, 2015. The key terms and conditions of the Supplemental Agreement are as follows: 1.] [List of Subsidiaries Name Jurisdiction of Incorporation China Telecom Group Yellow Pages Information Company Ltd. The People’s Republic of China China Telecom Global Limited (formerly known as China Telecom (Hong Kong) International Limited) Hong Kong Special Administrative Region China Telecom (Europe) Limited London, United Kingdom China Telecom System Integration Co., Limited The People’s Republic of China China Telecom (Americas) Corporation] [Certification I, Yang Jie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of China Telecom Corporation Limited (the “Company”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under] [Certification I, Ke Ruiwen, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of China Telecom Corporation Limited (the “Company”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under] [Certification Yang Jie Chief Executive Officer EX-13.1 18 d177265dex131.htm EX-13.1] [Certification Ke Ruiwen Executive Director and Executive Vice President (performing the functions of the principal financial officer) EX-13.2 19 d177265dex132.htm EX-13.2]

CHA [CHINA TELECOM] 6-K: (Original Filing)

[Page 1.1 Announcement in relation to appointments of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer as well as President and Chief Operating Officer, dated April 25, 2016 A-1 • 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]

CHA [CHINA TELECOM] 6-K: Page 1.1 Announcement in relation to appointments of

[Page 1.1 Announcement in relation to appointments of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer as well as President and Chief Operating Officer, dated April 25, 2016 A-1 • 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]

CHA [CHINA TELECOM] 6-K: (Original Filing)

[1.1 Annual report for the year ended December 31, 2015, released on April 8, 2016 • 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]

CHA [CHINA TELECOM] 6-K: (Original Filing)

[Page 1.1 Announcement of annual results for the year ended December 31, 2015, dated March 23, 2016. A-1 • 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]

CHA [CHINA TELECOM] 6-K: Page 1.1 Announcement of annual results for the

[Page 1.1 Announcement of annual results for the year ended December 31, 2015, dated March 23, 2016. A-1 • 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]

CHA [CHINA TELECOM] SC 13G: (Original Filing)

[13G USIP O C Page 11 of 12 Joint Filing Agreement February 12, 2016 This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, one and the same instrument. Commonwealth Bank of Australia Carla Collingwood Company Secretary Colonial Holding Company Limited Warwick Bryan Director Commonwealth Insurance Holdings Limited Warwick Bryan Director Colonial First State Group] [13G USIP O C Page 12 of 12 Item 7 Information The securities being reported on by the reporting persons herein as parent holding companies are owned, or may be deemed to be beneficially owned as follows: Company Type of Company . Realindex Investments Pty Limited IA (AU registered) Colonial First State Investments Limited IA (AU registered) First State Investments] [USIP O C Page 2 of 12 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Commonwealth Bank of Australia 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP ¨ x (a) 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Australian Capital Territory, Commonwealth of Australia NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY]

CHA [CHINA TELECOM] SC 13G: 13G USIP O C Page 11 of 12

[13G USIP O C Page 11 of 12 Joint Filing Agreement February 12, 2016 This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, one and the same instrument. Commonwealth Bank of Australia Carla Collingwood Company Secretary Colonial Holding Company Limited Warwick Bryan Director Commonwealth Insurance Holdings Limited Warwick Bryan Director Colonial First State Group] [13G USIP O C Page 12 of 12 Item 7 Information The securities being reported on by the reporting persons herein as parent holding companies are owned, or may be deemed to be beneficially owned as follows: Company Type of Company . Realindex Investments Pty Limited IA (AU registered) Colonial First State Investments Limited IA (AU registered) First State Investments] [USIP O C Page 2 of 12 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Commonwealth Bank of Australia 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP ¨ x (a) 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Australian Capital Territory, Commonwealth of Australia NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY]

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