SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April, 2003
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F. X Form 40-F.
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(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
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(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-____________.)
China Southern Airlines Company Limited (the "Company") on April 16, 2003
published in two local newspapers in Hong Kong an announcement in Chinese and
English regarding the recent conditions relating to the public concerns over
the outbreak of atypical pneumonia in Hong Kong and Far East regions. A copy of
each of the announcement is included in this Form 6-K of the Company.
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents
of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness
and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising
from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this
announcement.
[CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED GRAPHIC]
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
(a joint stock limited company incorporated in
the People's Republic of China with limited liability)
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company has noted the recent conditions relating
to the public concerns over the outbreak of atypical pneumonia in Hong Kong and
Far East regions. The Board would like to state that it has taken a number of
precautionary measures to tackle the potential spread of atypical pneumonia on
its airlines and at all contact points with its passengers, in accordance with
the guidelines issued by the Hygiene Department of the Chinese Government. As of
today, although there is a reduction in demand by passengers, there is no
significant cancellation of flights of the Group as a result of the atypical
pneumonia incident.
The Board of Directors will continuously monitor the development of the Recent
Incident and its impact on the Group's business performance, and will ensure
that a press announcement will be made if further developments relating to the
Recent Incident result in price sensitive information that needs to be disclosed
pursuant to paragraph 2 of the Listing Agreement.
The Directors of China Southern Airlines Company Limited (the "Company", and
together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") note the recent conditions relating
to the public concerns over the outbreak of atypical pneumonia in Hong Kong and
Far East regions (the "Recent Incident").
The Board of Directors would like to state that:
1. in accordance with the general guidelines issued by the Hygiene Department
of the Chinese Government, the Company has implemented a number of
precautionary measures to tackle the potential spread of atypical pneumonia
on its airlines and at all contact points with its passengers. These
precautionary measures include: (i) the setting up of a contingency working
committee to liaise with the relevant Government authorities in tackling
the spread of atypical pneumonia, (ii) regular sanitization of all contact
points with the passengers, (iii) provision of face masks, protective
gloves and relevant medication on its airlines for use by its passengers
and working staff; (iv) requiring on duty staff to enquire the passengers
whether they have any similar symptoms of atypical pneumonia before
boarding the airlines; (v) dissemination of brochures to passengers and
working staff regarding precautionary measures to be taken by individuals
to prevent contracting with atypical pneumonia;
2. as of today, although there is a reduction in demand by passengers, there
is no significant cancellation of flights of the Group as a result of the
Recent Incident;
3. continued persistence of the Recent Incident could have a negative impact
on the Group's business operations and financial position;
4. given the rapidly changing conditions of the Recent Incident, the Board of
Directors is currently unable to assess with certainty the extent of its
negative impact on the Group's business operations and financial position;
5. the Board of Directors will continuously monitor the development of the
Recent Incident and its impact on the Group's business performance, and
will ensure that a press announcement will be made if further developments
relating to the Recent Incident result in price sensitive information that
needs to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph 2 of the Listing Agreement.
By order of the Board
Su Liang
Company Secretary
Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China
April 15, 2003
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 SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
By /s/ Su Liang
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Name: Su Liang
Title: Company Secretary
Date: April 17, 2003