Prospectus

	China Telecom Corporation Limited (0728)

Important Expected Timetable Contents Summary Definitions Forward-Looking Statements Risk Factors Information About this Prospectus and the Global Offering Parties Involved in the Global Offering Corporate Information The Telecommunications Industry in the PRC Our Reorganization Business Regulation Directors and Supervisors Share Capital Substantial Shareholder and Selling Shareholders Financial Information Use of Proceeds Underwriting Structure of the Global Offering How to Apply for Hong Kong Offer Shares Appendix I : Accountants' Report Appendix II : Additional Financial Information Appendix III : Profit Forecast Appendix IV : Property Valuation Appendix V : Taxation and Foreign Exchange Appendix VI : Summary of Principal Legal and Regulatory Provisions Appendix VII : Summary of Articles of Association Appendix VIII : Statutory and General Information Appendix IX : Documents Delivered to the Registrar of Companies and Available for Inspection