Change of Designated Securities for Short Selling

THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED
(A wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited)

Changes of Designated Securities for Short Selling

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), announces that with effect from 8 July 2005 (Friday), Bank of Communications Company Limited (Stock Code: 3328) will be added to the list of designated securities eligible for short selling.

The latest list of all designated securities for short selling is available on the HKEx's web site.