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 February, 2004
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou, 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.
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(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. No. X
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(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 February 18,
2004 published in local newspapers in Hong Kong an announcement in Chinese and
English, respectively, concerning certain recent press articles in relation to
the cessation of levy of the Civil Aviation Administration of China
Infrastructure Development Fund. A copy of the English announcement is included
in this Form 6-K of the Company.
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents
of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness
and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising
from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this
announcement.
(a joint stock limited company incorporated in the
People's Republic of China with limited liability)
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Board note that certain recent press articles have reported that the PRC
government is planning to cease the levy of the Civil Aviation Administration of
China Infrastructure Development Fund (CHINESE LIGATURE) on PRC airlines with
effect from January 1, 2004.
The Board would like to confirm that the information contained in the Articles
has not been reviewed, or authorized for publication, by the Company; and as of
today, the Company has not received any formal notification from the PRC
government regarding its decision to cease the levy of the Fund on the Company.
Reference is made to certain recent press articles (the "Articles") which
report, among other things, that the government of the People's Republic of
China (the "PRC") is planning to cease the levy of the Civil Aviation
Administration of China Infrastructure Development Fund (CHINESE LIGATURE, the
"Fund") on airlines in the PRC with effect from January 1, 2004.
The board of directors (the "Board") of China Southern Airlines Company Limited
(the "Company") would like to confirm as follows:
1. the information contained in the Articles has not been reviewed or
authorized for publication by the Company;
2. as of today, the Company has not receive any formal notification from the
PRC government regarding its decision to cease the levy of the Fund on the
Company.
The Board will continue to closely monitor future development in respect of the
above matter and will ensure that the Company will be in compliance with its
relevant obligations under the applicable rules and regulations, including the
Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited.
Shareholders and potential investors of the Company are advised to exercise
caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.
By order of the Board
SU LIANG
Company Secretary
Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China
February 17, 2004
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
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Name: Su Liang
Title: Company Secretary
Date: February 18, 2004