1934 Act Registration No. 1-13230
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2004
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
2550 HONG QIAO ROAD
HONG QIAO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
SHANGHAI, CHINA 200335
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
(Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [ ])
(Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [ ])
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
Yes [ ] No [X]
(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82-_______.)
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EXHIBITS
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1.1 2004 Interim Report for the Period Ended June 30, 2004 1
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The 2004 Interim Report of China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the
"Company") contains certain forward-looking statements that are, by their
nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking
statements include, without limitation, statements relating to competition in
the China aviation industry, the Company's planned measures to improve
efficiency and enhance competitiveness, the impact of these measures on the
Company's results of operations, the impact of international activities and the
impact of the policies and related measures of the Civil Aviation Administration
of China (the "CAAC"), and the Chinese government on market demand, the
Company's future strategic and business plans for 2004 and the international and
domestic economies and aviation industries. The Company does not intend to
update these forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements reflect the current view of the Company
with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance.
Actual events or results may differ materially from information contained in the
forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without
limitation, any changes in regulatory policies of the CAAC (including any policy
changes in price systems), the effects of competition on the demand and price of
the Company's services, changes in the global economic conditions (including
economic development and conditions of the countries served by the flights of
the Company), the political and economic conditions of China, the cost and
availability of aviation fuel, any significant changes in the exchange rates
between Renminbi or Hong Kong dollar and U.S. dollar or Japanese yen and the
Company's ability to obtain adequate financing on commercially acceptable terms.
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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.
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED
Date: August 26, 2004 By: /s/ Ye Yigan
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Name: Ye Yigan
Title: Chairman of the Board of Directors
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