Nanjing Sample Technology Company Limited — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2008

Apr 14, 2008

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China Telecom Corporation Limited

(A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 0728)

Form of proxy for the Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 30 May 2008

I/We [(Note][1)] registered holder(s) of H/domestic shares [[(Note]][[2)]] of Company HEREBY APPOINT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MEETING [(Note][3)] or of

of being the

H/domestic shares [[(Note]][[2)]] of RMB1.00 each in the share capital of the above-named

as my/our proxy to attend and act for me/us at the Extraordinary General Meeting (and any adjournment thereof) of the said Company to be held at 12:00 noon or immediately after the annual general meeting of the said Company for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 on 30 May 2008 in the Ballroom, Level 3, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong for the purposes of considering and, if thought fit, passing the Resolutions as set out in the Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting and at such Meeting (and at any adjournment thereof) to vote for me/us and in my/our name(s) in respect of the Resolutions as indicated below. [(Note][4)]

	ORDINARY RESOLUTION	ORDINARY RESOLUTION	ORDINARY RESOLUTION	For(Note 4)Against(Note 4)For(Note 4)Against(Note 4))
	1.Ordinary resolution numbered 1 of the Notice of the Extraordinary GeneralMeeting dated 14 April 2008(to approve the Acquisition of Beijing Telecom)
	SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
	2.Special resolution numbered 2 of the Notice of the Extraordinary GeneralMeeting dated 14 April 2008(to approve the amendment to the articles of association of the Company)
	3.Special resolution numbered 3 of the Notice of the Extraordinary GeneralMeeting dated 14 April 2008(to approve the merger of the Company with Beijing Telecom by way ofabsorption)
	Dated this	day of	2008Signed_(Note 6_

Notes:

1. Full name(s) and address(es) to be inserted in BLOCK CAPITALS .

2. Please insert the number of shares registered in your name(s) to which this proxy relates. If no number is inserted, this form of proxy will be deemed to relate to all the shares in the Company registered in your name(s).

3. If any proxy other than the Chairman is preferred, strike out the words “ THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MEETING ” and insert the name and address of the proxy desired in the space provided. A member may appoint one or more proxies to attend and vote in his stead. ANY ALTERATION MADE TO THIS FORM OF PROXY MUST BE INITIALLED BY THE PERSON WHO SIGNS IT .

4. IMPORTANT: IF YOU WISH TO VOTE FOR THE RESOLUTION, TICK THE APPROPRIATE BOX MARKED “FOR”. IF YOUWISH TO VOTE AGAINST THE RESOLUTION, TICK THE APPROPRIATE BOX MARKED “AGAINST”. Failure to complete any or all the boxes will entitle your proxy to cast his votes at his discretion. Your proxy will also be entitled to vote at his discretion on any resolution properly put to the Meeting other than those referred to in the Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting.

5. The full descriptions of the ordinary resolution and special resolutions proposed to be considered and approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting are set out in the Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting dated 14 April 2008, which is also available at the Company’s website www.chinatelecom-h.com.

6. This form of proxy must be signed by you or your attorney duly authorised in writing or, in the case of a corporation, must be either executed under its common seal or under the hand of an officer or attorney or other person duly authorised to sign the same.

7. In the case of joint holders of any share, any one of such joint holders may vote at the Meeting, either personally or by proxy, in respect of such shares as if he were solely entitled thereto. However, if more than one of such joint holders is present at the Meeting, personally or by proxy, the vote of the joint holder whose name stands first in the Register of Members and who tenders a vote, whether in person or by proxy, will be accepted to the exclusion of the votes of the other joint holder(s).

8. To be valid, this form of proxy together with the power of attorney (if any) or other authority under which it is signed (if any) or a notarially certified copy thereof, must be deposited at the Office of the Board of Directors of the Company, 31 Jinrong Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, PRC or the Company’s share registrar (as the case may be) not less than 24 hours before the time for holding the Meeting or any adjournment thereof (as the case may be). Domestic shareholders shall deposit the relevant documents with the Office of the Board of Directors of the Company and H shareholders shall deposit the relevant documents to the Company’s share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, Room 1806-1807, 18th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

9. The proxy need not be a member of the Company but must attend the Meeting in person to represent you.

10. Completion and delivery of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting at the Meeting if you so wish. In such event, the instrument appointing a proxy shall be deemed to be revoked.