China Unicom Hong Kong : Clarification Announcement

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中國聯合網絡通信(香港)股份有限公司

(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 0762)

Reference is made to the announcement of China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited (the "Company") dated 10 October 2016 stating that its ultimate parent company, China United Network Communications Group Company Limited (the "Unicom Group"), is studying and discussing the mixed-ownership reform implementation plan (the "Reform Implementation Plan").

The Company has noted that there has been media coverage stating that the Reform Implementation Plan has been confirmed. The Company would like to clarify that, as at the date of this announcement, neither the Reform Implementation Plan nor the selection of Unicom Group for the first batch of pilot-run on mixed-ownership reform has obtained final approval, which is uncertain while the concrete Reform Implementation Plan is still under discussion.

With regard to the progress of the above matter, the Company will timely perform its disclosure obligation strictly in accordance with the listing rules and other legal and regulatory requirements.

Hong Kong, 30 November 2016

By Order of the Board

Company Secretary

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