[Page 1.1 Annual report for the year ended December 31, 2008, released on April 9, 2009. A-1 2 CHINA TELECOM CORPORATION LIMITED Wang Xiaochu Chairman and CEO 3 A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 2008 Milestones January The Southern regions of China suffered from a rare snowstorm disaster. The Management of China Telecom rushed to the affected areas to lead the relief]

[Page 1.1 Notice of annual general meeting, dated April 9, 2009. A-1 1.2 Announcement regarding proposed 2008 final dividend distribution and enterprise income tax withholding of overseas non-resident enterprises, dated April 9, 2009. B-1 2]

[Page 1.1 Announcement of Annual Results for the Year ended December 31, 2008, dated March 24, 2009. A-1 1.2 Reconciliation of (1) Profit Attributable to Equity Holders (Excluding Amortization of Upfront Connection Fees, Effect of Natural Disasters and Impairment Loss of Personal Handyphone System (“PHS”) Specific Equipment, Both Net of Tax Effect) to Profit Attributable to Equity Holders, (2) Earnings]