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Hutchison Telecom Begins Trading on the New York Stock Exchange

13th October , 2004

Hutchison Telecommunications Int Limited, ("Hutchison Telecom") a leading international provider of mobile telecommunications services, will begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HTX."

Inset show Hutchison House, the HQ building of Hutchison Whampoa in Hong Kong.

The initial public offering of 69,300,000 American depositary shares (ADSs) by Hutchison Telecom parent Hutchison Whampoa Limited, was priced at US$11.67 per ADS on October 7, 2004. Each ADS represents 15 ordinary shares of Hutchison Telecom.

"Listing our shares on the New York Stock Exchange is a significant milestone," said Dennis Lui, Chief Executive Officer of Hutchison Telecom. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to access capital in the world's leading financial market and further raise the visibility of our telecommunications services, which span emerging markets around the globe. We are honored to be traded alongside the global leaders listed on The New York Stock Exchange."

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or invitation to subscribe for or purchase any securities nor is it calculated to invite any such offer or invitation. In particular, this announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in Hong Kong, the United States or elsewhere. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from the company or selling security holder and that will contain detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial statements. The company has registered a portion of the offering in the United States.

Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ("Hutchison Telecom" or the "Company") is a leading provider of mobile telephony in emerging and growth markets. The Company's central management team runs the business in the eight markets in which Hutchison Telecom operates, and is responsible for setting the overall business strategy and looking at further opportunities for growth. With over 11 million customers worldwide*, Hutchison Telecom currently operates mobile telecom networks in Hong Kong, Macau, India, Israel, Thailand, Paraguay, Sri Lanka and Ghana. In addition, the company was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong, where it also provides broadband fixed-line services. Hutchison Telecom operates common brands across its business including "Hutch", "3" and "Orange." A subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa Group, Hutchison Telecom is dedicated to providing superior telecommunications services in markets with high growth potential.

*As at 30th June 2004

Hutchison Whampoa Limited ("HWL") is a leading global corporation committed to innovation and technology. HWL has five core businesses - ports and related services, telecommunications, property and hotels, retail and manufacturing, and energy and infrastructure. Its flagship companies include Hutchison Port Holdings, Hutchison Telecom, Hutchison Whampoa Properties, A.S. Watson and Cheung Kong Infrastructure. A Fortune 500 company, HWL reported consolidated turnover of approximately HK$145 billion (US$18.6 billion) and HK$81 billion (US$10.4 billion) for the year ended 31 December 2003 and for the six months ended 30 June 2004 respectively. It has operations in 42 countries and employs more than 170,000 people worldwide. HWL is the leading global operator of 3G (third generation) mobile services, pioneering development of mobile video networks in 10 markets worldwide.

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