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(A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability)

(Stock code: 02866) UPDATE ON MATERIAL MATTERS AND TRADING SUSPENSION

References are made to the announcements of China Shipping Container Lines Company Limited
(the "Company") dated 7 August 2015, 14 August 2015, 21 August 2015, 28 August 2015 and 8
September 2015 in relation to certain material matters contemplated by the controlling shareholder of the Company, China Shipping (Group) Company ("China Shipping"), which may involve the Company and which may be an inside information. At the request of the Company, trading in the shares of the Company (stock code: 2866) on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited has been suspended from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 10 August 2015.
As advised by China Shipping, the relevant matters are still under robust contemplation at this stage. However, due to the complicated nature of such matters, which may involve asset reorganisation, they are currently still in the process of further research and analysis, including discussion with each intermediary about the details of the transaction and communication with regulatory authorities in respect of the relevant matters, among others.
In view of the fact that the relevant matters are currently still under contemplation and analysis, and there exists significant uncertainty, in order to ensure fair disclosure, to protect the interest of investors and to avoid abnormal fluctuation in the share price of the Company, trading in the shares of the Company (stock code: 2866) will continue to be suspended. It is expected that the trading suspension will not last more than one month and the Company will determine whether the trading suspension needs to be extended in light of the progress of such material matters.
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The Company will timely communicate with China Shipping to understand the progress of such material matters, and will periodically publish announcements regarding the update of such matters (if any).
By order of the Board of

China Shipping Container Lines Company Limited Yu Zhen

Joint Company Secretary

Shanghai, the PRC
15 September 2015

The Board as at the date of this announcement comprises of Mr. Zhang Guofa, Mr. Huang Xiaowen and Mr. Zhao Hongzhou, being executive Directors, Ms. Su Min, Mr. Ding Nong, Mr. Liu Xihan, Mr. Yu Zenggang and Mr. Chen Jihong, being non-executive Directors, and Ms. Zhang Nan, Mr. Guan Yimin, Mr. Shi Xin, Ms. Hai Chi Yuet and Mr. Graeme Jack, being independent non-executive Directors.

* The Company is a registered non-Hong Kong company as defined in the Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and it is registered under its Chinese name and under the English name "China Shipping Container Lines Company Limited".

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