CHINA LIFE<02628> - Unusual volume movement

The Stock Exchange has received a message from China Life Insurance
Company Limited which is reproduced as follows:-

"This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong 
Limited.
 
The Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company has noted the increase 
in the trading volume of the shares of the Company today and wishes to 
state that the Board is not aware of any reasons for such increase.
 
The Board also confirms that there are no negotiations or agreements 
relating to intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable 
under rule 13.23, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable 
under the general obligation imposed by rule 13.09, which is or may be of 
a price-sensitive nature.
 
Made by the order of the Company, the Directors of which individually and 
jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this statement.

For and on behalf of 
China Life Insurance Company Limited
 
 
K S Heng
Company Secretary 


As at the date of this statement, the Board comprises of:

Executive directors: Yang Chao, Miao Fuchun
Non-executive directors: Wu Yan, Shi Guoqing
Independent non-executive directors: Long Yongtu, Chau Tak Hay, Sun Shuyi, 
Cai Rang

Hong Kong, 16 December 2005"