Commission File Number 001-31914
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
February 4, 2008
China Life Insurance Company Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
16 Chaowai Avenue
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100020, China
Tel: (86-10) 8565-9999
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Commission File Number 001-31914
China Life Insurance Company Limited issued a clarification announcement on February 3, 2008, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
EXHIBIT LIST
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Announcement, dated February 3, 2008 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| China Life Insurance Company Limited | ||||
| (Registrant) | ||||
| By: | /s/ Wan Feng | |||
| (Signature) | ||||
| February 4, 2008 | Name: | Wan Feng | ||
| Title: | President and Executive Director | |||
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EXHIBIT 99.1
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CHINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED | |||||
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| (A joint stock limited company incorporated in the | ||||||
| People’s Republic of China with limited liability) | ||||||
| (the “Company”) | ||||||
| (Stock code: 02628) |
CLARIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT
This announcement is made pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Listing Rules”).
There were recent press reports relating to certain operational results of the Company (including net profits) for the year ended 31 December 2007. The board of directors of the Company (“Board of Directors”) wishes to clarify that up to now, the Company’s annual results for the year ended 31 December 2007 (“Annual Results”) are being prepared and the Company has not authorised the disclosure of any information relating to the Company’s operational results for the year ended 31 December 2007. The figures relating to the Company’s 2007 operational results as disclosed in the above-mentioned press reports are untrue and inaccurate. The Company will publish the Annual Results within the time frame prescribed under the Listing Rules.
This announcement is made pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Listing Rules. There were recent press reports relating to certain operational results of the Company (including net profits) for the year ended 31 December 2007. The Board of Directors wishes to clarify that up to now, the Annual Results are being prepared and the Company has not authorised the disclosure of any information relating to the Company’s operational results for the year ended 31 December 2007. The figures relating to the Company’s 2007 operational results as disclosed in the above-mentioned press reports are untrue and inaccurate. The Company will publish the Annual Results within the time frame prescribed under the Listing Rules. Shareholders and potential investors should refer to the Company’s announcement on the Annual Results formally published by the Company.
Shareholders and potential investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.
| By Order of the Board of Directors |
| China Life Insurance Company Limited |
| Heng Kwoo Seng |
| Company Secretary |
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As at the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors comprises:
| Executive directors: | Yang Chao, Wan Feng | |
| Non-executive directors: | Shi Guoqing, Zhuang Zuojin | |
| Independent non-executive directors: | Long Yongtu, Sun Shuyi, | |
| Ma Yongwei, Chau Tak Hay, | ||
| Cai Rang, Ngai Wai Fung | ||
| Hong Kong, 3 February 2008 | ||