Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation - Form 6-K
 

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 February, 2009

Commission File Number: 001-31994

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
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(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
18 Zhangjiang Road
Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201203
People's Republic of China
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(Address of principal executive office)
 
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    [ ] Form 40-F
 
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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.
 
    Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
     
Date: 11th February 2009 By: /s/ Richard R. Chang

  Name:  Richard R. Chang
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.1   Announcement dated 5 February 2009, "SMIC Reports Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2008"