UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
6-K
Report
of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant
to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the
month of January 2010
Commission
File Number: 001-14550
China
Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
(Translation
of Registrant’s name into English)
2550
Hongqiao Road
Hongqiao
Airport
Shanghai,
China 200335
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: x Form
20-F o Form
40-F
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by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
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to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: o Yes x No
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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): n/a
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.
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China Eastern Airlines
Corporation Limited
(Registrant)
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Date
January 15,
2010
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By:
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/s/ Luo Zhuping | |
| Name: Luo Zhuping | |||
| Title: Company Secretary | |||
Certain
statements contained in this announcement may be regarded as "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance,
financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially
different from any future performance, financial condition or results of
operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further
information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included
in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this
announcement represent the Company's views as of the date of this
announcement. While the Company anticipates that subsequent events
and developments may cause the Company's views to change, the Company
specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking
statements, unless required by applicable laws. These forward-looking
statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of
any date subsequent to the date of this announcement.
Hong
Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limitedtake no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no
representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim 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)
(Stock code: 00670)
OVERSEAS REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENT
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This
announcement is made by the Company pursuant to the requirements under
Rule 13.09
of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of
Hong Kong
Limited.
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I.
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Estimated Results of the period:
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1.
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Period to which the estimated results apply: 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009;
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2.
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Estimated results: the results of the Company for 2009 are expected to turn from loss into profit. | |
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3.
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The estimated results have not been audited by certified auditors.
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II.
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Results for the corresponding period in the last year (1
January 2008 to
31 December 2008):
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1.
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Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company: RMB-13,928 million;
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2.
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Earnings per share: RMB-2.86. |
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III.
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Explanation:
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1.
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The reversal in fair value in the aviation fuel hedging contracts of the Company in
2009 is a reason for the recovery from loss;
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2.
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The
results of the Company for 2009 will substantially grow compared to the
same period last year, which is also attributable to certain favorable
factors, such as the recovery of the aviation industry, the decrease in
cost of fuel compared to the same period last year and the support from
state policies, and our efforts in product enhancement, market expansion,
adjustment in structure of transportation capacity and strengthening of
cost
control.
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IV.
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Other Related Matters
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| The board of directors of the Company wishes to remind investors to consider the risks involved and be cautious in making investment decisions. |
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By order of the board of directors
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
Luo Zhuping
Director and Company Secretary
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The
directors of the Company as at the date of this announcement are:
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Liu
Shaoyong
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(Chairman)
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Li
Jun
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(Vice
Chairman)
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Ma
Xulun
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(Director,
President)
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Luo
Chaogeng
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(Director)
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Luo
Zhuping
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(Director,
Company Secretary)
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Hu
Honggao
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(Independent
non-executive Director)
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Wu
Baiwang
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(Independent
non-executive Director)
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Zhou
Ruijin
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(Independent
non-executive Director)
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Xie
Rong
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(Independent
non-executive Director)
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Sandy
Ke-Yaw Liu
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(Independent
non-executive
Director)
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Shanghai,
the People’s Republic of China
15
January 2010