(Hong Kong, 20 June 2013) — CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (“CITIC Telecom” or the “Group;” stock code: 1883), a leading international telecoms services provider in Asia, has been named as “Asia’s Outstanding Company on Corporate Governance” at the ninth Corporate Governance Asia Recognition Awards 2013 presented by the publication Corporate Governance Asia. This accolade honours the Group’s commitment and efforts in upholding best practices in corporate governance.

The management of CITIC Telecom, said, “We are very excited with the prestigious recognition earned among the financial investment community in the region. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all investors and readers who have shown their support to CITIC Telecom for their recognition of our full dedication to good corporate governance. Going forward, while advancing the development of telecom services in the region, CITIC Telecom resolves to work to attain the highest standard of corporate governance while achieving significant business development under effective board leadership.”

Corporate Governance Asia is an authoritative journal on corporate governance in Asia and Hong Kong. Entering its ninth anniversary, the Corporate Governance Asia Annual Recognition Awards have recognised companies through a stringent selection process for their outstanding commitment to shareholder rights, disclosure and transparency, board and management discipline, compliance, integrity, and corporate social responsibility. Thus, the Awards have made a significant contribution to the overall development of corporate governance standards in the region during the past decade.