UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of February 2017

 

Commission File Number: 001-14550

 

China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited

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(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

 

Board Secretariat’s Office

Kong Gang San Lu, Number 88

Shanghai, China 200335

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(Address of principal executive offices)

 

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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 Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
			(Registrant)
Date	February 22, 2017		By	/s/ Wang Jian
				Name: Wang Jian
				Title: Company Secretary

 

 

Certain statements contained in this announcement may be regarded as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this announcement represent the Company's views as of the date of this announcement. While the Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's views to change, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, unless required by applicable laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this announcement.

 

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

 

 

 

 

This overseas regulatory announcement is made pursuant to Rule 13.10B of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.   The Company and all members of the Board warrant that the information set out in this announcement is true, accurate and complete, and accept joint responsibility for any false information or misleading statements contained in, or material omissions from, this announcement.

 

Pursuant to the articles of association of the Company (the “Articles”) and the rules for the meeting of the board of directors (《董事會議事規則》) of China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the “Company”) and as convened by Mr. Liu Shaoyong, the Chairman of the Company, the 4th ordinary meeting (the “Meeting”) of the eighth session of the board of directors (the “Board”) was held in the form of telecommunication on 22 February 2017.

 

The directors of the Company (the “Directors”) present at the Meeting confirmed that they had received the notice and materials in respect of the Meeting before it was held. The number of Directors present at the Meeting satisfied the quorum requirements under the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Articles. As such, the Meeting was legally and validly convened and held.

 

Mr. Liu Shaoyong, the Chairman of the Company, Mr. Ma Xulun, the Vice Chairman, Mr. Li Yangmin, Mr. Xu Zhao, Mr. Gu Jiadan, Mr. Tang Bing and Mr. Tian Liuwen, being directors of the Company; and Mr. Li Ruoshan, Mr. Ma Weihua, Mr. Shao Ruiqing and Mr. Cai Hong Ping, being independent non-executive Directors, all voted in favour of the relevant resolution at the Meeting. All Directors considered and unanimously passed the following resolution:

 

Considered and approved the resolution regarding the change in senior management of the Company.

 

 

It is agreed that Mr. Jiang Jiang shall be appointed as a Vice President of the Company, with a term of office in line with the current session of the Board and Mr. Sun Youwen shall cease to be a Vice President of the Company due to change of job assignments.

 

The resume of Mr. Jiang Jiang is as follows:

 

Mr. Jiang Jiang, aged 52, is currently the person-in-charge of the safety operation management of the Company, and general manager of China Eastern Airlines Wuhan Co., Ltd. Mr. Jiang joined the civil aviation industry in 1986, and has worked in the Civil Aviation Industry Airline Corporation and China General Aviation Corporation. From June 1999 to April 2005, he served as the deputy manager and manager of the flight division of the Shanxi Branch of the Company. From April 2005 to July 2010, he was the deputy general manager of the Shanxi Branch. From July 2010 to June 2014, he served as the general manager and the deputy secretary of the party committee of the Shanxi Branch. From June 2014 to December 2016, he served as general manager and the deputy secretary of the party committee of the China Eastern Airlines Wuhan Co., Ltd. Since December 2016, he has served as the person-in-charge of the safety operation management of the Company and general manager of China Eastern Airlines Wuhan Co., Ltd. Mr. Jiang graduated from the Flight College of Civil Aviation Flight University of China, majored in aviation transportation and obtained an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Fudan University. He has the professional title of Level 1 pilot.

 

By order of the Board

CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED Wang Jian

Company Secretary

Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China

22 February 2017

 

As at the date of this announcement, the directors of the Company include Liu Shaoyong (Chairman), Ma Xulun (Vice Chairman, President), Li Yangmin (Director, Vice President), Xu Zhao (Director), Gu Jiadan (Director), Tang Bing (Director, Vice President), Tian Liuwen (Director, Vice President), Li Ruoshan (Independent non-executive Director), Ma Weihua (Independent non-executive Director), Shao Ruiqing (Independent non-executive Director) and Cai Hong Ping (Independent non-executive Director).