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 August, 2004
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 August 27, 2004
published in two local newspapers in Hong Kong an announcement in Chinese and
English, respectively, concerning the resolutions passed at the board meeting
held on August 26, 2004. A copy of the English 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
(a joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China
with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 1055)
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Board of the Company held a board meeting on August 26, 2004 and the Board
hereby announces the resolutions passed at the meeting.
The board of directors (the "Board") of China Southern Airlines Company Limited
(the "Company") held a board meeting on August 26, 2004, where the following
resolutions were passed:
1. the interim results announcement and report of the Company for the six months
ending June 30, 2004 including its summary were approved;
2. the recommendation of no interim dividend to be declared for the year 2004
was approved;
3. the interim results of the Company for the year 2004 will be announced on
August 26, 2004; and
4. the management of the Company was authorised to undertake a feasibility study
and all preparatory work, and to enter into a memorandum of understanding at a
time deemed suitable by the management of the Company, in relation to the
joining of SkyTeam, a global airlines commercial alliance.
A total of 13 out of the 15 directors of the Company attended the above board
meeting of the Company, and the board meeting was held pursuant to the Articles
of Association and the Rules of Procedures for Board of Directors of the
Company.
By order of the Board
Su Liang
Company Secretary
Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China
August 26, 2004
As of the date of this announcement, the directors of the Company include Yan
Zhi Qing, Liu Ming Qi, Wang Chang Shun, Peng An Fa, Wang Quan Hua, Zhao Liu An,
Zhou Yong Qian, Zhou Yong Jin, Xu Jie Bo and Wu Rong Nan as executive directors;
and Simon To, Peter Lok, Wei Ming Hai, Wang Zhi and Sui Guang Jun as independent
non-executive directors.
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: August 28, 2004