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
March 2, 2006
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
On March 2, 2006, China Life Insurance Company Limited issued an announcement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
EXHIBIT LIST
| Exhibit | Description | |
| 99.1 | Announcement, dated March 1, 2006 |
Commission File Number 001-31914
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/ Wu Yan (Signature) | |||
| March 2, 2006 | Name: | Wu Yan | ||
| Title: | Director and President | |||
EXHIBIT 99.1
Commission File Number 001-31914
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CHINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
(A joint stock limited company incorporated in the (the “Company”) |
ANNOUNCEMENT
This clarification announcement is made concerning certain media reports in relation to the Company’s possible cooperation with strategic investors.
The board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) wishes to state as follows:
1. The Board has noted the recent media reports concerning the Company’s plan to have a strategic tie-up with strategic investors. The Board wishes to advise that the Company has not convened a board meeting to discuss this matter.
2. The Company has subscribed for certain China Construction Bank Corporation (“CCB”) (Stock Code: 0939) shares at the time of CCB Initial Public Offering for investment purposes but did not explore or enter into any negotiation with CCB on future strategic cooperation between the two parties. The content of the media reports is therefore not accurate.
3. The Board will make a formal announcement in full compliance with the requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) as and when an agreement has been reached with any strategic investors or that a decision has been made by the Board to form alliance with strategic investors.
Save as disclosed above, the Board confirms that there are no other matters which are disclosable under the general obligation imposed by Rule 13.09 of the Listing Rules, which is or may be of a price sensitive nature.
In the meantime, shareholders and potential investors of the Company should exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.
Made by the order of the Board, the directors of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this announcement.
| By Order of the Board of Directors |
| China Life Insurance Company Limited |
| Heng Kwoo Seng |
| Company Secretary |
The Board comprises of:
Executive directors: Yang Chao, Wu Yan
Non-executive directors: Miao Fuchun, Shi Guoqing
Independent non-executive directors: Long Yongtu, Chau Tak Hay, Sun Shuyi, Cai Rang
Hong Kong, 1 March 2006