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 November 2011
Commission File Number: 001-14550
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
Board Secretariat’s Office
Kong Gang San Lu, Number 8
8Shanghai, 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: x Form 20-F o 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): o
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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 | |||
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DateNovember 3, 2011
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By
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/s/ Luo Zhuping | |
| Name: Luo Zhuping | |||
| Title: Director and 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 Limited take 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)
RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR
The board of directors (the “Board”) of China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the “Company”) hereby announces that Mr. Li Jun (“Mr. Li”) will cease to serve as the vice chairman and a director of the Company with effect from 3 November 2011, due to his other business engagements.
Mr. Li confirmed to the Company that he has no disagreement with the Board and he is not aware of any matters in relation to his resignation that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.
Mr. Li would like to express his sincere gratitude for the support rendered by the shareholders, directors, supervisors, senior management and employees of the Company during his tenure of office and to extend his best wishes in the prosperous development of the business of the Company.
The Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to Mr. Li for his loyalty, diligence and significant contribution in the development of the Company during his tenure of office.
By order of the Board
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED
Luo Zhuping
Director and Company Secretary
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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Ma Xulun
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(Director, President)
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Li Yangmin
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(Director, Vice President)
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Luo Zhuping
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(Director, Company Secretary)
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Sandy Ke-Yaw Liu
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(Independent non-executive Director)
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Wu Xiaogen
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(Independent non-executive Director)
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Ji Weidong
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(Independent non-executive Director)
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Shao Ruiqing
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(Independent non-executive Director)
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Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China
3 November 2011