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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.22

                         DIRECTOR'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

                                 BY AND BETWEEN

               CHINA NETCOM GROUP CORPORATION (HONG KONG) LIMITED

                                       AND

                               [NAME OF DIRECTOR]

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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on [-], 2004 by and between the
following parties:

Party A: CHINA NETCOM GROUP CORPORATION (HONG KONG) LIMITED ("CNC (HK)"), a
         company duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of
         Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("Hong Kong") with limited
         liability, with its registered address at: 59/F, Bank of China
         Tower, 1 Garden Road, Hong Kong, and

Party B: [Name of the Director], his / her address is [-]

BOTH PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1.    TERM OF VALIDITY OF THIS AGREEMENT

1.1   Party B shall commence his / her appointment as a Director of Party A as
      from the date stipulated under Clause 1.2 of this Agreement.

1.2   This Agreement shall be valid from the date when Party A passed the board
      resolution in accordance with its articles of association in respect of
      appointing Party B as the Director of Party A until the date when Party B
      retires from his or her appointment in the Annual General Meeting of Party
      A in accordance with the articles of association of Party A or termination
      in advance in accordance with Clause 7 of this Agreement. ("THE TERM OF
      APPOINTMENT")-

2     REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

2.1   The Board of Directors of Party A shall determine the remuneration and the
      benefits of Party B in his or her capacity as the Director of Party A and
      in his or her capacity as a committee member of the relevant Directors'
      Committee (if so).

2.2   Party A shall reimburse Party B at appropriate times in respect of all the
      reasonable expenses incurred by Party B in carrying out his or her duties
      as the Director of Party A (such as travelling expenses, communications
      expenses, etc).

2.3   Party A shall agree to buy insurance on directors' liabilities and pay the
      premium for Party B. Party A shall also ensure that the aforesaid
      insurance policy is valid within the Term of Appointment. Party A shall
      have the right to choose the insurance company and determine the
      provisions in respect of the insurance on directors' liabilities.

3     INDEMNITY CLAUSE

3.1   Subject to compliance with the articles of association of Party A and the
      Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong, Party B shall be indemnified from the
      assets of the Company in respect of all the

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      expenses, fees, expenditure, loss and liabilities incurred and paid to
      third party arising from Party B carrying out his or her duties or
      engaging in other activities relevant to the carrying out of his or her
      duties; Party B shall not be liable in respect of the conduct, income,
      negligence or default of any other directors or other senior officers of
      the Company, or in respect of the loss sustained or expenditure incurred
      by the Company resulted from the encumbrances or imperfections in the
      property title acquired at the instruction of any director acting for or
      on behalf of the Company, or in respect of the encumbrances or
      imperfections in the securities invested with the Company's funds, or in
      respect of the loss or damages arising from the bankruptcy, insolvency of
      any person acting as custodian for the Company's funds, securities or
      property or from any tortious act, or in respect of the loss arising from
      its misjudgment, inactions, default or negligence, or in respect of any
      other loss, damages or misfortunes arising in the course of carrying out
      his or her duties or engaging in the relevant activities. (save where
      those caused by the dishonesty of the Director).

4     DUTIES OF PARTY B

4.1   Within the Term of Appointment, Party B shall use his or her best
      endeavour to carry out his or her duties and legal obligations as the
      Director of Party A. Party B shall also use his or her best endeavour to
      execute the matters instructed by Party A in accordance with this
      Agreement and Party B shall report to the Board of Directors of Party A
      directly. In addition, Party B shall agree to be appointed as a member of
      the relevant committees of the Board of Directors in accordance with the
      requests of the Board of Directors of Party A.

4.2   Within the Term of Appointment, Party B shall disclose his or her (and his
      or her immediate family members) shareholding interests in Party A and the
      subsidiaries of Party A to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HONG
      KONG STOCK EXCHANGE") and Party A in accordance with the requirements and
      stipulations of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the
      Laws of Hong Kong) ("SECURITIES AND FUTURES ORDINANCE"), and Party B shall
      comply with the "Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of
      Listed Issuers" in Appendix 10 of the Rules Governing the Listing of
      Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "LISTING
      RULES") set out by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange or the relevant
      stipulations or requirements as announced by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
      from time to time.

4.3   Within the Term of Appointment, Party B shall disclose his or her
      interests or that of his or her associates (as defined in the Listing
      Rules) to Party A in respect of any connected transactions (as defined in
      the Listing Rules) in Party A, and Party B shall agree to give up his or
      her voting rights in the board meetings in respect of the voting of the
      aforesaid connected transactions.

4.4   Party B shall serve Party A honestly and diligently and Party B shall use
      his or her best endeavour to enhance the business and interests of Party A
      and to protect all the assets of Party A as well as

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      complying with the provisions of this Agreement, the articles of
      association of Party A, the Listing Rules, the Securities and Futures
      Ordinance and any other applicable laws and regulations.

4.5   Party B shall act in accordance with his or her powers and duties in his
      or her capacity as the Director of Party A. Party B shall also comply with
      and use his or her best effort (including but not limited to seeking
      professional advice at appropriate times if he or she thinks fit) to
      ensure that Party A complies with all the applicable laws, the Listing
      Rules, the "Codes on the Takeovers and Mergers of Hong Kong Companies",
      the "Codes on Share Repurchases" and any other laws and regulations
      related to securities applicable to Party A or its directors from time to
      time.

5     SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

      In the course of engaging in any transactions on shares, securities or
      other securities transactions, Party B should comply with each and every
      applicable laws, regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to,
      the relevant stipulations set out by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Hong
      Kong Securities and Futures Commission and other relevant regulatory
      bodies, rules of places where Party A's securities are listed, other than
      Hong Kong, the articles of association of Party A and other relevant
      internal regulations.

6     CONFIDENTIALITY

      Within or after the Term of Appointment (save as to fulfilling his or her
      duties properly), Party B shall not disclose or divulge to any persons any
      confidential information or other business information in respect of Party
      A obtained as a result of his/her employment with Party A. In addition,
      Party B shall not disclose or divulge the above-mentioned information with
      a view to obtaining personal benefits for himself or herself or obtaining
      benefits to any persons other than Part A. Party B shall use his or her
      endeavour to avoid any confidential information being disclosed or misused
      by others.

7     TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

7.1   If Party B was dismissed by the Annual General Meeting of Party A in
      respect of his or her duties as the Director of Party A, this Agreement
      shall terminate automatically.

7.2   This Agreement can be terminated based on the following reasons:

      7.2.1 The term of this Agreement has expired;

      7.2.2 Both parties agree to terminate this Agreement in advance;

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      7.2.3 Party B is unable to carry out his or her duties for a continuous
            period of more than [three months] or more than ninety (90) days
            within any single continuous period of fifty two (52) weeks because
            of his or her sickness, injuries or accidents, Party A may terminate
            this Agreement by one month's written notice to Party B; or

      7.2.4 The appointment of Party B can be terminated by either Party A or
            Party B giving the other party of not less than 60 days' written
            notice or after the payment in lieu of notice has been made to the
            other party.

7.3   If any of the following events takes place, Party A shall have the right
      to terminate Party B as the Director of Party A, and Party B cannot
      request to receive any compensation as such (however this provision shall
      not affect all the rights, compensation and benefits enjoyed by Party B in
      his or her capacity as an employee of the Company):

      7.3.1 Party B does not have proper reasons or is unable or refuses to
            carry out his or her duties efficiently and diligently that a normal
            director should be able to carry out;

      7.3.2 Party B lost his or her capacity in civil acts or was bankrupt;

      7.3.3 Party B was imposed criminal penalties (save as to minor traffic
            offences) in any places or countries or has committed dereliction of
            his or her duties;

      7.3.4 Party B is unable to execute his or her duties properly for an
            accumulated period of more than ninety (90) days within a continuous
            period of fifty two (52) weeks because of his or her bad health,
            accidents or other reasons.

      7.3.5 Party B was prohibited from acting as a Director by law,
            intentionally disobey legal and reasonable instructions, engaging in
            improper, deceptive or dishonest behaviour; and

      7.3.6 Party B has breached any of the stipulations under this Agreement.

7.4   After Party B has terminated his or her appointment (irrespective of the
      reasons why it was terminated or how it was terminated), Party B shall:

      7.4.1 immediately return all the properties, documents (including but not
            limited to notes, memorandums, correspondences and other media used
            for the purpose of recording, storing data or information) and other
            confidential information and business information originally
            controlled or held by Party A or its clients (Party B cannot retain
            any copies of those aforesaid documents and information);

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      7.4.2 immediately repay any unpaid debts or loans to Party A. Party A is
            hereby authorized within the scope permitted by the law to deduct
            all or part of those aforesaid debts or loans from the remuneration
            of Party B; and

      7.4.3 not allege that he or she has connections in any aspects with Party
            A or its members or its management thereafter.

8     NOTICES

8.1   Any notices or other means of communication between Party A and Party B
      can be given by sending postage-paid letters or by hand. Notices to Party
      A should be sent to the Hong Kong office of Party A. The address is 59/F,
      Bank of China Tower, No. 1, Garden Road, Hong Kong [the recipient being
      the "Company Secretary" of Party A] or other addresses and / or recipient
      that Party A notifies Party B in writing from time to time. Notices to
      Party B should be sent to [address] or other addresses that Party B
      notifies Party A from time to time.

8.2   In respect of notices or other means of communication sent by mail:

      (1)   Notices from Party A shall be deemed to have been sent within forty
            eight (48) hours after they have been sent;

      (2)   Notices from Party B shall not be deemed to have been received
            before Party A actually receives them.

9     NON-TRANSFER CLAUSE

      Party B shall not transfer any of his or her rights, duties and positions
      under this Agreement to others. Besides, the aforesaid rights, duties and
      positions are non-transferable.

10    MISCELLANEOUS

10.1  Party B shall agree to submit the required directors' declaration and
      undertakings to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in accordance with the
      stipulations and requirements as set out in Form B of Appendix 5 of the
      Listing Rules. Those aforesaid declarations and undertakings include the
      professional background of Party B and the appointment of directorship of
      Party B in other companies, etc.

10.2  The expiry or early termination of this Agreement (irrespective of the
      reasons caused howsoever) shall not affect the validity of any provisions
      which shall continue to be valid after such expiry or early termination as
      expressly provided under this Agreement.

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10.3  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between
      Party A and Party B and it shall substitute any other oral or written
      agreements. If it is necessary to change or amend this Agreement, both
      parties must enter into another written agreement in respect of such
      amendments or changes.

10.4  If any provisions or stipulations under this Agreement have become or have
      been declared illegal, invalid and unenforceable by reasons whatsoever,
      the relevant provisions or stipulations shall be severed from this
      Agreement and shall be deemed to be deleted from this Agreement.
      Nevertheless, if that severance resulted in substantial effects or changes
      to the commercial basis in respect of this Agreement, both parties shall
      negotiate sincerely in order to make necessary or proper amendments or
      changes to this Agreement under such circumstances.

10.5  Even if either party exercises any rights, powers or indemnities once or
      partially under this Agreement, or if either party has not yet exercised
      or delay his or her exercise of those aforesaid rights, powers or
      indemnities, it shall not constitute as that party having waived those
      aforesaid rights, powers or indemnities or any other rights, powers or
      indemnities.

10.6  Any rights, powers or indemnities provided to either party under this
      Agreement are attached to this Agreement and they shall not affect or
      diminish other rights, powers and indemnities originally obtained by that
      party under this Agreement or under law.

11    APPLICABLE LAW

      The law applicable to this Agreement is the laws of the Hong Kong and it
      shall be interpreted by the laws of the Hong Kong. The relevant persons
      should submit his or her disputes to the Court of Hong Kong in respect of
      any matters in relation to the disputes involved between Party A and Party
      B and on the basis of this Agreement and Party B in his or her capacity as
      the Director of Party A.

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      Signature page

      CHINA NETCOM GROUP CORPORATION (HONG KONG) LIMITED

      By: _____________________________________________
      Legal Representative or Authorized Representative

      Date:

      [NAME OF PARTY B]

      By:
      Legal Representative or Authorized Representative

      Date:

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