UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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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 August 2013

 

Commission File Number: 001-14550

 

China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited

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(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

 

Board Secretariat’s Office

Kong Gang San Lu, Number 88

Shanghai, China 200335

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(Address of principal executive offices)

 

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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
      (Registrant)
         
Date  August 28, 2013   By  /s/ Wang Jian
         Name: Wang Jian
         Title: Joint 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)

 

OVERSEAS REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENT

RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE SECOND ORDINARY MEETING

OF THE SEVENTH SESSION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

This announcement is made pursuant to Rule 13.10B of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

 

Pursuant to the articles of association (the “Articles”) and the rules for the meeting of board of directors (董事會議事規則) of China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the “Company”) and as convened by Mr. Liu Shaoyong, our Chairman, the 2013 second ordinary meeting (the “Meeting”) of the seventh session of the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) was held on 27 August 2013 in Shanghai.

 

Mr. Liu Shaoyong, our Chairman; Mr. Ma Xulun, our Vice Chairman; Mr. Xu Zhao, Mr. Gu Jiadan, Mr. Li Yangmin and Mr. Tang Bing, directors of the Company (the “Directors”); and Mr. Sandy Ke-Yaw Liu, Mr. Ji Weidong, Mr. Shao Ruiqing and Mr. Li Ruoshan, the independent non-executive Directors were present at the Meeting.

 

The Directors present at the Meeting confirmed that they had received the notice and materials in respect of the Meeting before it was held.

 

The number of Directors at the Meeting satisfied the quorum requirements under the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Articles. As such, the Meeting was legally and validly convened and held. The Meeting was chaired by Mr. Liu Shaoyong, our Chairman. The Directors present at the Meeting discussed and unanimously passed the following resolution:

 

Considered and approved the proposal of the appointment of the Vice President of the Company:

 

It was agreed to appoint Mr. Feng Liang (“Mr. Feng”) as the Vice President of the Company with the same term of service as the current session of the Board.

 

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The biographical details of Mr. Feng Liang are as follows:

 

Mr. Feng is currently the Chief Engineer and the Chief Security Officer of the Company. Mr. Feng joined the civil aviation industry in 1986 and worked in aircraft maintenance engineering department and aircraft maintenance base routes department of the Company. From 1999 to 2006, he used to serve as the head of the aircraft maintenance base engineering technology department, chief engineer of the base and general manager of the base. He also served as the general manager of 東航工程技術公司 (China Eastern Air Engineering & Technique) after it was established. He was appointed as the Chief Engineer of the Company in August 2010 and was appointed as the Chief Security Officer of the Company in December 2012. Mr. Feng was graduated from Civil Aviation University of China, majored in aircraft electrical equipment maintenance and obtained an MBA degree from Shanghai Jiaotong University.

 

  By order of the Board
  CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED
  Wang Jian
  Joint Company Secretary

 

As at the date of this announcement, the Directors are:

 

Liu Shaoyong (Chairman)
Ma Xulun (Vice Chairman, President)
Xu Zhao (Director)
Gu Jiadan (Director)
Li Yangmin (Director, Vice President)
Tang Bing (Director, Vice President)
Sandy Ke-Yaw Liu (Independent non-executive Director)
Ji Weidong (Independent non-executive Director)
Shao Ruiqing (Independent non-executive Director)
Li Ruoshan (Independent non-executive Director)

 

Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China

27 August 2013

 

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