Privatisation of Hutchison Telecom International Becomes Effective

By Hutchison Whampoa Limited Hutchison Telecommunications International, PRNE
Sunday, May 23, 2010

HONG KONG, May 25, 2010 - Hutchison Whampoa Limited and Hutchison Telecommunications International
Limited ("HTIL") today jointly announced that further to their joint
announcement yesterday, the privatisation of HTIL became effective on 25 May
2010
(Hong Kong time).

Cautionary Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements that
are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs and
expectations of HWL and HTIL, are forward-looking statements. These
statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and
therefore you should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date they are made, and each of HWL and HTIL
undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new
information or future events. Forward-looking statements involve inherent
risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Each of HWL and HTIL cautions you that
if these risks or uncertainties ever materialise or the assumptions prove
incorrect, or if a number of important factors occur or do not occur, actual
results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statement. Additional information as to factors that may
cause actual results to differ materially from each of HWL and HTIL's
forward-looking statements can be found in each of HWL and HTIL's filings
with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

This press release appears for information purposes only and does not
constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for
securities of the Offeror, HWL or HTIL nor is it a solicitation of any vote
or approval in any jurisdiction. This press release also does not constitute
any solicitation or recommendation under rules and regulations of the US
Securities and Exchange Commission.

    For media enquiries, please contact:

    Hans Leung
    Hutchison Whampoa
    Tel: +852-2128-1363
    Fax: +852-2128-1766
    Email: hansl@hwl.com.hk

    Ada Yeung
    Hutchison Telecom International
    Tel: +852-2128-3106 / +852-6347-0619
    Fax: +852-2187-2087
    Email: adayeung@htil.com.hk

Hans Leung, Hutchison Whampoa, +852-2128-1363, Fax +852-2128-1766, hansl at hwl.com.hk; Ada Yeung, Hutchison Telecom International, +852-2128-3106 or +852-6347-0619, Fax +852-2187-2087, adayeung at htil.com.hk

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