CONFORMED COPY
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of October 2004
PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
16 ANDELU, DONGCHENG DISTRICT
BEIJING, THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, 100011
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of 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- )
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PetroChina Company Limited (the "Registrant") is furnishing, under the
cover of Form 6-K, the Registrant's announcement relating to qualified
accountant.
(PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED LOGO)
(COMPANY NAME IN CHINESE)
PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
(a joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China
with limited liability)
(STOCK CODE: 857)
ANNOUNCEMENT
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The Board wishes to announce that the Company has not been able to appoint a
qualified accountant with professional accounting qualifications recognised by
the Hong Kong Society of Accountants as required by Rule 3.24 of the Listing
Rules by 30 September 2004. The Board will use its best endeavours to recruit
such qualified accountant as soon as possible.
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PetroChina Company Limited (the "COMPANY") has not been able to find a suitable
person with professional accounting qualifications recognised by the Hong Kong
Society of Accountants to assume the position of a qualified accountant as
required under Rule 3.24 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The
Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "LISTING RULES") by 30 September 2004
despite numerous attempts having been made to find such candidate.
The Company is in the process of identifying a suitable qualified accountant to
assist the chief financial officer to oversee the compliance by the Company of
the financial reporting and other related accounting matters. However, despite
attempts to find such a person, given the importance of the role and function of
the qualified accountant, the Company has not been able to find a suitable
candidate that meets all the requirements of Rule 3.24 of the Listing Rules. The
Company requires more time to identify a candidate with appropriate
qualifications and experience and understanding of the oil and gas industry. The
Company will use its best endeavours to effect such appointment as soon as
possible.
By order of the Board
PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
LI HUAIQI
Secretary to the Board
18 October, 2004
Beijing, the People's Republic of China
As at the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors comprises Mr. Chen
Geng as the Chairman, Mr. Jiang Jiemin and Mr. Ren Chuanjun as Vice Chairmen,
Mr. Su Shulin, Mr. Duan Wende and Mr. Wang Fucheng as executive directors, Mr.
Zheng Hu, Mr. Zhou Jiping, Mr. Gong Huazhang and Mr. Zou Haifeng as
non-executive directors and Mr. Chee-Chen Tung, Mr. Liu Hongru and Mr. Franco
Bernabe as independent non-executive directors.
SIGNATURE
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.
PetroChina Company Limited
Dated: October 19, 2004 By: /s/ Li Huaiqi
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Name: Li Huaiqi
Title: Company Secretary