(Hong Kong, 21 May 2012) In response to media inquiries on speculations that Hutchison Whampoa Limited may stop to invest in the UK or quit the UK telecom market, a spokesman for HWL said that:

1. The speculations that HWL may stop investment in the UK and /or quit the UK telecom market are totally untrue and groundless;

2. HWL is the largest Asian investor in the UK and is happy with its current investments in the country; and

3. HWL is actively looking at various different investment opportunities in the UK.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Hutchison Whampoa Limited
Jeremy Lau
Tel: (852) 2128 1207
Fax: (852) 2128 1766
Email: jeremyl@hwl.com.hk