CHINA UNICOM<00762> - Unusual price movement

The Stock Exchange has received a message from China Unicom Limited
which is reproduced as follows:-

"This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong 
Limited (the "Stock Exchange").

We have noted the recent increase in the price of the shares of the 
Company and wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons for such 
increase.

We also confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to 
intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under rule 
13.23, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the 
general obligation imposed by rule 13.09, which is or may be of a price-
sensitive nature.

Made by the order of the Board of the directors of which individually and 
jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this statement.

As at the date of this announcement, the Board of the Company comprises:

Executive directors:    Chang Xiaobing, Shang Bing, Tong Jilu, Li Jianguo, 
                        Yang Xiaowei, Li Zhengmao, Li Gang and Zhang Junan

Non-executive director: Lu Jianguo

Independent non-executive directors: Wu Jinglian, Shan Weijian, Cheung 
Wing Lam, Linus, and Wong Wai Ming

By Order of the Board 
CHINA UNICOM LIMITED
CHU KA YEE
Company Secretary

Hong Kong, 27 December 2006"