CHINA LIFE<02628> - New Listing

Market participants are requested to note that China Life Insurance 
Company Limited has been approved for listing.  Trading in its H shares 
will commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, 18/12/2003 under the following 
particulars:-

Stock Code      Stock Short Name        Board Lot
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2628            CHINA LIFE              1,000 shares