Exhibit 4.41
 Framework Agreement for Property Leasing Services
 Between
 China Network Communications Group Corporation
&
China Unicom Corporation Limited
  Party A:
    
    China Network Communications Group Corporation(hereinafter referred to as Netcom Group)Registered Address:
    
    No. 156, Fu Xing Men Nei Street, Xicheng District, BeijingLegal Representative:
    
    Zhang ChunjiangParty B:
    
    China Unicom Corporation Limited(hereinafter referred to as CUCL)Registered Address:
    
    Level 12, Tower A, Henderson Center, No. 18, Jian Guo Men Nei Avenue, BeijingLegal Representative:
    
    Chang Xiaobing
 Whereas:
 (1)
    
    Netcom Group is a state owned enterprise duly incorporated and validly existing under the
laws of the PRC;(2)
    
    CUCL is a foreign funded enterprise duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of
PRC, whose equity is 100% held by China United Telecommunications Corporation Limited (the
Unicom Red-chip Company, a company duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of
the Hong Kong Special Administration Region and dually listed on the Hong Kong Stock
Exchange). Approved by the former Ministry of Information Industry (MII) of the PRC, CUCL is
mainly engaged in nationwide provision of international and domestic long-distance
communications services (excluding international telecommunications facilities services);
Internet services and IP Telephony services; as well as mobile communications services in 31
provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai,
Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Hubei, Anhui, Sichuan,
Guizhou, Xinjiang, Chongqing, Shaanxi, Guangxi, Henan, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Jiangxi, Shanxi,
Inner Mongolia, Hunan, Hainan, Yunnan, Ningxia, Gansu, Qinghai and Tibet;(3)
    
    On May 24, 2008, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National
Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Finance jointly issued the Notice on
Deepening the Reform of Chinas Telecommunications System, which is seen as the guidepost for
the Chinese government to deepen the reform of its telecommunications system by endorsing the
formation of three leading competitive carriers with nationwide network resources, similar
size and strength and the capacity of full service operation. In the above notice, China
Telecom is encouraged to buy China Unicoms CDMA network and China Unicom is encouraged to
merge with China Netcom. As a response to the call for deepening the reform in regard to
telecommunications restructuring, the Unicom Red-chip Company is to merge with Netcoms
red-chip counterpart via an agreement (the
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Merger Transaction). Following the merger, the Netcom Red-chip Company will withdraw from
the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange to become a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Unicom Red-chip Company;(4)
    
    Party B needs to establish building rental arrangement with Netcom Group in the service
operation.According to the particular context, the Lessee and the Lessor refer to Party A (including
Party As branches, subsidiaries and other units under its control, but excluding Netcom
Red-chip Company and its affiliates, subsidiaries and other units under its control, the same
below) or Party B (including Party Bs branches, subsidiaries and other units under its
control) or Party A and Party B.According to the Contract Law of the Peoples Republic of China and other laws and regulations,
in order to define the rights and obligations of the two parties, the two parties sign this
Framework Agreement as below through friendly consultation:1.
    
    Lease Scope and Purpose
 1.1
    
    For the need of production and operation, the two parties agreed to lease the
buildings owned by its branch companies, subsidiary companies, affiliated companies or
enterprises or units under its control (subordinate companies) to each other. The two
parties confirm that their subordinate companies have agreed to commission the two
parties to exert the building lease rights under this Framework Agreement.Party A agreed to lease the buildings owned by itself (Buildings of Party A) under items
of this Framework Agreement to Party B; Party B agreed to rent buildings owned by Party A
and pay the consideration according to this Framework Agreement. At the same time, Party B
agreed to lease the buildings owned by itself (Buildings of Party B) under items of this
Framework Agreement to Party A; Party A agreed to rent buildings owned by Party B and pay
the consideration according to this Framework Agreement.1.2
    
    The two parties agreed that the buildings rented by either party are used for
legal service operation in the licensed scope of the buildings. With the written consent
by either party of this Framework Agreement, the other party could sublease the
buildings to the third party, but the sublessor still assumes the rights and obligations
under this Framework Agreement for the buildings.
 2.
    
    Leasehold
 2.1
    
    The leasehold of the buildings under this Framework Agreement is determined by
the two parties according to the specific conditions of these rental buildings, but it
is subjected to Article 2.2 of this Framework Agreement.2.2
    
    The Lessor may terminate the lease of building under this Framework Agreement
immediately if:
 (1)
    
    without the consent of the Lessor, the Lessee subleases or lends
buildings owed by the Lessor to others (except for subleasing or lending to
affiliated or associated companies of the Lessee );(2)
    
    The Lessee violates regulations of the rental purpose agreed by the
two parties, or uses buildings owned by the Lessor for any unlawful purpose and
damages public interests.
 2.3
    
    If the Lessee does not execute renewal rights according to this Framework
Agreement but can not return the buildings to the Lessor owing to business operations,
the Lessor shall extend the leasehold as appropriate and is entitled to charge the
Lessee rentals for the extended leasehold.
 3.
    
    Rental and Method of Payment
 3.1
    
    The two parties have agreed that the specific rental of the buildings rented by
each other will be determined on the basis of the market price or depreciation and tax
and refer to the rental
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standard prescribed by local commodity price departments, and take into account the
specific needs of the two parties. The rental determined could not be higher than the
market price.3.2
    
    The two parties have agreed that the specific executing documents for the rental
of individual building can be signed to set forth terms and conditions applicable to the
individual building, but the executing documents shall conform to the principle,
compendium and terms and conditions stipulated in this Framework Agreement.3.3
    
    The rents stated in the term shall be re-examined once every year. The two
parties shall consult to determine whether to adjust and the specific rents after
adjustment, but the rents after adjustment shall not be higher than the market price.3.4
    
    The rents shall be charged quarterly. The settlement day is the last day of each
quarter. In case of Saturday, Sunday or public holidays, the settlement day shall be
extended to the first working day after holidays.3.5
    
    All the overhead expenses and other expenditure charged by the State or local
government for the rental buildings caused by the rental of buildings owned by Party A
or Party B shall be born by the Lessor, except as otherwise set forth in this Framework
Agreement.
 4.
    
    Building Repair During the LeaseholdThe Lessor shall be responsible for repairing the buildings it rents out and bear the resulting
costs. The Lessee shall carry out necessary maintenance of the rented buildings including the
reconstruction of main structure after getting the Lessors consent and reaching written
framework agreement, except as set forth in this Framework Agreement. But the Lessor shall not
refuse or delay the main structure reconstruction required by the Lessee except for legitimate
reasons. For the modification and addition not touching upon the main structure, the Lessee may
carry out the maintenance at its own expense without giving notification to and getting consent
of the Lessor. If the Lessee or Lessor conducts maintenance, modification or addition during
the leasehold, the additions or value added to the buildings shall be granted to the Lessor.5.
    
    The Alteration of the Lessor
 5.1
    
    If the Lessor transfers buildings owned by itself to the third party, this Framework
Agreement shall be valid to the new building owner.5.2
    
    If the Lessor sells its building ownership, it is required to notify the Lessee three
months in advance. The Lessee has, under equal conditions, the right of first refusal to
purchase.
 6.
    
    Representations, Assurances and Commitments
 6.1
    
    Each party makes the following statement and assurance to the other party that
each party is the enterprise or organization incorporated for effective duration in
accordance with PRC laws, with full power and authority (including laws, rights and
warrant inside the company or in other fields):
 (1)
    
    holds, leases, rents and operates its property;(2)
    
    signs and implements this Framework Agreement.
 6.2
    
    The Lessor makes the statement and promise to the Lessee as below:
 (1)
    
    The Lessor is the only legitimate possessor of the ownership of its
rental buildings and entitled to lease the buildings to the Lessee for payment by
itself under regulations set forth in this Framework Agreement;(2)
    
    The rented buildings are with complete structure and in good
condition when delivered to the Lessee. The purpose of the Lessee stated in this
Framework Agreement could be fulfilled;
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(3)
    
    The Lessor promises that if any inaccuracy lies in the guarantee, the
Lessee has rights to terminate this Framework Agreement at any moment. At the same
time; the Lessor agrees to hold the liability for all the economic losses of the
Lessee.
 6.3
    
    The Lessee makes the statement and promise to the Lessee as below:
 (1)
    
    The Lessee shall pay rents to the Lessor pursuant to Article 3 in
this Framework Agreement. If the Lessee fails to pay the rents by the due date,
then the Lessee shall pay the delaying payment at the rate of 0.05% on a daily
basis (calendar day, the same hereinafter).(2)
    
    During the leasehold, the Lessee shall abide by corresponding laws
and regulations of the PRC. In case of problems such as security, fire prevention,
environment protection etc., the Lessee shall hold the liability by itself.
 6.4
    
    Party B promises to provide the accounting records of Party B and its connected
persons about connected transaction to auditors of Unicom Red Chip Company.6.5
    
    The two parties make a statement and promise to each other that any terms and
conditions in this Framework Agreement does not violate its constitution or laws and
regulations of the PRC.6.6
    
    The two parties affirm that each party is obligated to take further necessary
actions or measures in order to achieve the tenet of this Framework Agreement and its
content and provisions of connected transactions in the listing rules stipulated by the
Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in the case of Party B as the subsidiary of the listed
company.
 7.
    
    EffectivenessThis Framework Agreement will take effect on the next day following the final
implementation of the Merger Transaction.8.
    
    Force Majeure
 8.1
    
    If a party is unable to implement or fully implement the obligations prescribed
in this Framework Agreement as a result of force majeure, then it will not undertake any
liability for breach of the agreement, in which case the it shall, within fifteen (15)
days following the occurrence of force majeure, inform the case to the other party in
writing and provide proof therewith, and at the same time make every effort to minimise
the losses incurred by force majeure. Within a reasonable period of time in the wake of
force majeure, the party falling victim to force majeure shall undertake to continue
implementation of this Framework Agreement.8.2
    
    Force majeure in this Framework Agreement means all objective situations that are
unforeseeable, unavoidable and that cannot be overcome.
 9.
    
    ConfidentialityWithout the written permission of the other party, neither party shall make any announcement in
regard to, or provide or disclose to a third party any data or information in relation to the
businesses of the other party or items under this Framework Agreement, unless otherwise
required by legal or government departments or securities regulatory bodies, or for the purpose
of maintaining the listing status of the Unicom Red-chip Company.10.
    
    TransferWithout the written consent of the other party, neither party shall proceed to transfer any
right and obligation prescribed in this Framework Agreement.
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11.
    
    Non-WaiverUnless otherwise provided by laws, non-exercise or delayed exercise of the rights, powers or
privileges prescribed in this Framework Agreement by either party shall not be regarded as a
waiver of such rights, powers or privileges. Moreover, the exercise in part of such rights,
powers or privilege shall not keep the party from exercising such rights, powers or privileges
in the future.12.
    
    NotificationAny notification relating to this Framework Agreement shall be made in writing by one party to
the other party via personal delivery, fax or mail. A notification shall be regarded as
issued upon delivery by hand, or the sent indication is displayed on the senders fax
machine, or on the third working day (subject to extension in case of statutory holidays) after
sending of the mail. Any notification upon issuance shall be regarded as entering into force.13.
    
    Liability for Breach of Contract
 13.1
    
    Failure in performing any of its obligations by either party shall be deemed as
breach of this Framework Agreement. The party in breach shall rectify such default
within five (5) days following the receipt of notice of setting forth the specifics of
such default (except for the case agreed in Paragraph 1 of Article 6.3). If the default
has not been cured after five (5) days, the party in breach shall hold the liability for
all the direct and predictable losses arising from the default.13.2
    
    If the extension of use of rental buildings is caused by the Lessor as a result
of negligence, the leasehold under this Framework Agreement shall be extended.
 14.
    
    Applicable Laws and Disputes Settlement
 14.1
    
    This Framework Agreement is governed by PRC laws and shall be interpreted and
implemented in accordance with PRC laws.14.2
    
    All the disputes arising from the execution of or related with this Framework
Agreement shall be settled through friendly consultation between the two parties. In
case of failure to settle such disputes through consultation, either party is entitled
to file a lawsuit with the peoples court of the corresponding jurisdiction.
 15.
    
    Miscellaneous
 15.1
    
    On condition that the Unicom Red-chip Company complies with or meets the
regulatory requirements on connected transactions, the two parties can proceed to amend
or supplement this Framework Agreement based upon consensus.15.2
    
    Upon signing of this Framework Agreement, in case of conflict with any agreement
reached prior to this Framework Agreement on any matter relating to the provisions
established in this Framework Agreement, the contents of this Framework Agreement shall
prevail.15.3
    
    This Framework Agreement is divisible, i.e., if any provision of this Framework
Agreement is identified as illegal, invalid or unenforceable at any time, the validity
and execution of other provisions of this Framework Agreement shall not be affected.15.4
    
    The original Framework Agreement is produced in four (4) copies, with each party
holding two (2) copies and all the original copies being equally authentic.
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 China Network Communications Group Corporation (seal)
  China Unicom Corporation Limited (seal)
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