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China Telecom

China Telecom is the largest fixed line service and third largest mobile telecommunication provider in China. It is listed in Hong Kong and New York, but is controlled by the Chinese government.

Chairman / President

Ke Ruiwen

CEO / Managing Director

Li Zhengmao

CFO / Finance Director

Gao Tongqing

Industry

Telecommunications

Website

bing.com

Headquarters address

Beijing, China

Stock Code

SEHK:0728
SSE:600728

Year founded

2002

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