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


For the month of August, 2006

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Jichang Road
Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405
People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)


(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F. x  Form 40-F. o

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes . o No. x  

(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________.)
 
 

 
 
China Southern Airlines Company Limited (the "Company") on August 14, 2006 published in two local newspapers in Hong Kong an announcement in Chinese and English, respectively, in relation to further delay in despatch of shareholders' circular. A copy of the English announcement is included in this Form 6-K of the Company.

 

 
 
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 SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
 
 
 
 
  By               /s/ Su Liang
 
 
Name:    Su Liang
Title:      Company Secretary

Date: August 16, 2006