CNTF [China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology] CORRESP: October 31, 2013 VIA EDGAR William H. Thompson,
[October 31, 2013 VIA EDGAR William H. Thompson, Accounting Branch Chief Jason Niethamer, Assistant Chief Accountant Donna Di Silvio, Staff Accountant Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Re: China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2012 Filed April 29, 2013 File No. 000-51242 Dear Mr. Thompson, Mr. Niethamer and Ms.]