Proposal to Privatise Hutchison Telecom International Has Received Shareholders' Approval

HONG KONG, May 12, 2010 - Hutchison Whampoa Limited ("HWL") and Hutchison Telecommunications
International Limited ("HTIL") today jointly announced that the independent
HTIL shareholders have approved the proposal to privatise HTIL put forward by
the HWL group (the "Scheme"). The effectiveness of the proposal is subject to
fulfilment of the remaining conditions including obtaining sanction from the
Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Subject to the Scheme becoming effective, the last day for dealing in the
HTIL shares on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong ("SEHK") is 17 May 2010 and
the halt of trading in the HTIL ADSs on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE")
is 17 May 2010 (New York Time). HTIL's securities are expected to be delisted
from the SEHK on 25 May 2010 and from the NYSE on 4 June 2010 (New York
time).

For further details, please refer to the documents issued in relation to
the Scheme as posted on the websites of HWL and HTIL at
www.hutchison-whampoa.com and www.htil.com respectively.

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