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.

We have noted today's decrease in the price of the shares of the Company 
and wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons for such decrease.

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, 8 January 2007"