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EXHIBIT 4.35

SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

CHINA NETCOM (GROUP) COMPANY LIMITED

AND

CHINA NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS GROUP CORPORATION

This Agreement is made and entered into on November 6, 2007 in Beijing, People’s Republic of China
(“PRC”) by and between the following two parties:

	 	 	 	 	 
	(1)

	 	Party A:
	 	China Network Communications Group Corporation (“Netcom Group”)
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Address:
	 	No. 156, Fuxingmennei Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing, PRC
	 
	 	 	 	 
	(2)

	 	Party B:
	 	China Netcom (Group) Company Limited (“CNC China”)
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Address:
	 	Building C, No. 156, Fuxingmennei Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing, PRC

WHEREAS,

(1) Netcom Group is a state owned enterprise duly incorporated and validly existing under the
laws of the PRC;

(2) CNC China is a foreign funded enterprise duly incorporated and validly existing under the
laws of PRC and is ultimately controlled by Netcom Group through China Netcom Group Corporation
(Hong Kong) Limited (“Listed 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 and New York Stock Exchange. CNC China is approved by the Ministry of Information Industry
of the PRC to operated relevant telecommunications services in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Henan,
Shandong, Liaoning, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mogolia and Shanxi;

(3) CNC China desires to acquire support services from Netcom Group in its relevant
telecommunications business operations.

Based on fair and reasonable basis, following cooperative negotiation, regarding the support
services provided by Netcom Group (including branches, subsidiaries, and other controlled units,
but excluding branches, subsidiaries and other controlled units of the Listed Company) to CNC China
(including branches, subsidiaries, and other controlled units), it is hereby agreed by and between
both Parties hereto as follows:

1. BASIC PRINCIPLES

 

 

1.1 For the support services provided by Netcom Group to CNC China under this Agreement, Netcom
Group reserves the right to charge reasonable service fees under the terms of this Agreement. CNC
China shall make the payment for the services rendered.

1.2 The terms of support services offered by Netcom Group under this Agreement shall not be worse
than any other third party offering the same or similar services.

1.3 If Netcom Group fails to provide or fully provide the agreed support services due to reasons
other than its own fault, Netcom Group shall promptly inform CNC China in writing, and shall use
its best endeavors to assist CNC China to find the same or similar services through other means.

1.4 The agreed support services provided by Netcom Group to CNC China shall fully comply with the
purposes agreed upon under this Agreement and the standard set by the State.

1.5 In the event of any breach of provision by either Party under this Agreement that leads to
any damage suffered by the other Party, the Party in breach shall be liable for all immediate and
full damages for breaching this Agreement.

1.6 Both Parties shall provide all reasonable and essential assistance to the other Party for the
purpose of fulfilling the obligations set out in this Agreement.

2. BASIC CONTENTS OF THE SUPPORT SERVICES

2.1 The support services provided by Netcom Group to CNC China include:

Catering services, equipment hiring services (excluding facilities/establishments covered by the
Telecommunications Facilities Leasing Agreement), vehicles services, medical care, labor and
manpower services, safety and security, hotel services, conferencing services, gardening
(forestation), decoration and renovation, sale of commodities, contracting of infrastructure
development, maintenance of equipment, marketing development, technical support, research and
development, cleaning services, car parking services, staff training, storage and warehousing (such
as storing the relevant telecommunications equipment, including parts and electric circuits),
advertisements (such as production and publishing the advertisements of CNC China at the media of
Netcom Group) and promotion, printing, property management, etc.

3. PRICING PRINCIPLE

3.1 The pricing and/or charging standard under this Agreement shall be governed by the principle
in this provision and in the following order: those that are fixed by the State shall follow the
government-fixed price; those that have the government guidance price shall follow the said
guidance price; those that have no fixed price nor government guidance price yet have a market
price shall follow the market price; those that none of the above said is applicable shall follow
the pricing method agreed upon by both Parties, however, the said pricing method shall be
calculated with regard to the reasonable cost and reasonable profit of the service, whereby
“reasonable cost” means the cost agreed by both Parties.

The “government-fixed price” follows the Pricing Law of the People’s Republic of China, which is
set by the governmental pricing department or other related departments based on the pricing limits
and range.

The “government guidance price” follows the Pricing Law of the People’s Republic of China, which
provides guidance to business operators by the governmental pricing department or other related
departments based on the pricing limits, basic price range and its floating range.

The “market price” means the rate determined by the business operator and attained through market
competition. The market price shall be determined by the following order: (1) the rate charged by
any independent third party providing the same kind of service in the same or surrounding area
under normal

 

 

situation; or (2) the rate charged by any independent third party providing the same kind of
service within the PRC under normal situation.

3.2 The specific amount of service charge agreed upon under this Agreement shall from time to
time be calculated by the accounting principle applicable in the PRC (if applicable).

3.3 Both Parties shall, before December 31 of every calendar year, conduct a review on the price
of every item of services and facility stated in this Agreement for the next accounting year (if
necessary).

3.4 It is expected that from time to time, both Parties will execute specific documents relating
to the services provided whenever necessary; those specific execution documents should state the
specific services required by Netcom Group, and state all the principles, standards and provisions,
and terms that are legally binding under this Agreement.

4. PAYMENT OF SERVICE CHARGE

4.1 CNC China shall, based on the provisions of this Agreement, any supplementary agreement of
this Agreement (if any), and in specific execution documents, pay Netcom Group or its trustee
service charge in consideration for the services provided by Netcom Group or its trustee.

4.2 If CNC China fails to pay on time the said service charge agreed upon under the provisions of
this Agreement, any supplementary agreement of this Agreement (if any), and the specific execution
documents, CNC China shall, for each 1 day (calendar day, and the same applies below) late, pay a
late charge penalty of 0.05% of the outstanding balance to Netcom Group; and after 60 days of late
payment, Netcom Group is entitled to notify CNC China the termination of services; if CNC China
still fails to pay for the outstanding balance upon 30 days after receiving the written notice to
terminate services, Netcom Group shall be entitled to terminate the services immediately. The
suspension or termination of such services shall not in any way prejudice or affect the rights and
obligations under this Agreement prior to such event.

5. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF BOTH PARTIES

5.1 Rights and Obligations of CNC China

5.1.1 Rights of CNC China

(1) CNC China has the right to receive the agreed service provided by Netcom Group;

(2) The auditor of the Listed Company has the right to inspect and examine the accounting books
of Netcom Group and its connected persons in relation to the connected transactions under this
Agreement.

5.1.2 Obligations of CNC China

(1) Guarantee and/or procure its subsidiaries, branches and all other controlled units to enter
into specific execution documents with Netcom Group and its subsidiaries, branches or controlled
units in relation to this Agreement and/or any supplementary agreement of this Agreement (if any);

(2) Coordinate with all relating matters with regard to the abovementioned specific execution
documents;

(3) Pay the service charge as stated in this Agreement and all other specific execution
documents;

(4) Guarantee to pay for any damage suffered by Netcom Group or counter Party of specific
execution documents that is caused by the breach of CNC China of any provisions in this Agreement
and specific execution documents.

5.2 Rights and Obligations of Netcom Group

 

 

5.2.1 Rights of Netcom Group

(1) Netcom Group is entitled to the service charge agreed upon under this Agreement;

(2) Right to provide the same or similar service to a third party, on the condition that Netcom
Group continues to provide to CNC China the same service agreed upon under this Agreement.

5.2.2 Obligations of Netcom Group

(1) Guarantee and/or prompt its subsidiaries, branches and all other controlled units to enter
into specific execution documents with CNC China and its subsidiaries, branches or its other
controlled units in relation to this Agreement and/or any supplementary agreement of this Agreement
(if any);

(2) Provide the services and monitor the services provided by its subsidiaries, branches and
other controlled units at a good quality according to the provisions of this Agreement;

(3) Coordinate with all relating matters with regard to the abovementioned specific execution
documents;

(4) Guarantee to pay for any damage suffered by CNC China or counter Party of specific execution
documents that is caused by the breach of Netcom Group of any provisions in this Agreement and all
other specific execution documents;

(5) Agree to provide the auditor of the Listed Company the accounting books of Netcom Group and
its connected persons in relation to the connections transactions under this Agreement.

5.3 It is agreed that both Parties will take further actions to ensure the realization of the
principles and provisions in this Agreement. It is further agreed that both Parties will ensure
that, CNC China, being a subsidiary of the Listing Company, shall comply with the Listing Rules of
the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for connected transactions.

6. PREFERENTIAL RIGHT

6.1 For the same service, if an independent third party cannot offer better conditions and terms
than Netcom Group, CNC China can grant Netcom Group preferential right.

6.2 Netcom Group undertakes to Netcom Group that Netcom Group shall not offer the same or similar
services stated under this Agreement to a third party terms more favorable than those offered to
CNC China.

6.3 Netcom Group has the right to provide the same or similar services to a third party, on the
condition that Netcom Group continues to provide the same service agreed upon under this Agreement.

7. TERM

7.1 This Agreement shall come into effect once signed by the legal representatives or authorized
representatives of both Parties and affixed with their official seals. This Agreement shall be
effective from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010. If CNC China wishes to renew this Agreement
and notifies Netcom Group with 3 month’s notice, this Agreement shall be renewed automatically for
another 3 years on the same terms. There is no limit on the number of renewal.

8. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND UNDERTAKINGS

8.1 Each Party represents warrants and undertakes to the other Party that:

 

 

(1) It is an independent legal person existing in accordance with the laws of PRC, and have the
power and authority (including but not limited to any approval, consents or permission granted by
the government departments to enter into and perform this Agreement);

(2) No provision in this Agreement violates the constitutive documents or the laws and
regulations of the PRC;

(3) It will use its best endeavors to take all necessary and procure appropriate or advantageous
measures to perform its obligations under this Agreement and to make this Agreement effective in
accordance with the law and regulations of the PRC and the terms of this Agreement.

9. FORCE MAJEURE

9.1 In the event of Force Majeure that causes both Parties or either Party to fail completely or
partially in performing the obligations under this Agreement, that said Party is not liable for
breach of agreement. However, in the event of such an incident, the affected Party shall inform the
other Party by written notice within fifteen (15) days after the said incident and provide relevant
proof and evidence to the other Party. At the same time, the affected Party shall use its best
endeavors to minimize the damage caused by the Force Majeure event. The affected Party or both
Parties shall resume its obligations under this Agreement within a reasonable time once the Force
Majeure event has ended.

9.2 Force Majeure in this Agreement means all objective situations that are unforeseeable,
unavoidable and that cannot be overcome.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

10.1 Unless with written approval by the other Party, neither Party can announce nor supply or
reveal to any third party information regarding this Agreement or the business information of the
other Party, with the exception of requests by the legal or governmental departments or any other
relevant securities regulatory authorities or for the purpose of the Listing Company seeking
listing or retaining listing.

11. TRANSFER OF RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

11.1 Without the written approval of the other Party, neither Party may transfer any single right
and obligation as agreed upon under this Agreement.

12. NON-WAIVER

12.1 Unless otherwise specified by law, the failure or delay of exercising the right, power or
privilege as endowed by this Agreement on the part of any Party cannot be deemed as the waiver of
such rights, power or privileges. Besides, the partial exercise of such rights, power or privileges
should not hinder the exercise of such rights, power or privileges of this Party in the future.

13. GOVERNING LAWS

13.1 This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted and implemented in accordance with laws of the
PRC.

14 NOTICE

14.1 All notices required to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, and
delivered to the address as stated at the beginning part of this Agreement, or to addresses or
facsimile numbers designated by one Party to the other Party in writing from time to time.

 

 

14.2 Any notice shall be delivered either by hand, registered mail, or facsimile. Any notice shall
be deemed to have been delivered at the time of actual receipt if delivered by hand; three days
after the date of return receipt if delivered by registered mail; and at the time of transmission
if delivered by facsimile.

15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

15.1 In case of disputes as to the power, interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, both
Parties shall seek to settle the matters of dispute by friendly negotiation. If the matters of
dispute cannot be settled by negotiation within thirty (30) days from the day the matters of
dispute arise, either Party has the right to resort to litigation at the people’s court which has
jurisdiction over such Party.

16. MISCELLANEOUS

16.1 Without written confirmation from both Parties, no Party can change or amend this Agreement.
Upon the agreement of both Parties, both Parties can amend this Agreement or enter into
supplementary agreement to this Agreement. The amendments or supplementary agreements of this
Agreement shall come into effect once signed by the legal representatives or authorized
representatives of both Parties and affixed with their official seals.

16.2 This Agreement is severable, that is, if any provision of this Agreement is held to be void,
illegal, void or unenforceable at any time, the effectiveness and performance of other provisions
of this Agreement shall not be affected.

16.3 This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of PRC.

16.4 This Agreement is made into two (2) duplicate originals. Each Party holds one (1) copy, and
each copy shall have the same legal binding effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the legal representatives or authorized representatives of the both Parties
hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date and venue first written above.

Signature Page

CHINA NETCOM (GROUP) COMPANY LIMITED (SEAL)

	 	 	 	 	 
	By:  	/s/ Zuo Xunsheng
 	 	 
	 	Legal representative or Authorized representative 	 

CHINA NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS GROUP CORPORATION (SEAL)

	 	 	 	 	 
	By:  	/s/ Zuo Xunsheng
 	 	 
	 	Legal representative or Authorized representativeexv4w36

EXHIBIT 4.36

TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES LEASING AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

CHINA NETCOM (GROUP) COMPANY LIMITED

AND

CHINA NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS GROUP CORPORATION

This Agreement is made and entered into on November 6, 2007 in Beijing, People’s Republic of China
(“PRC”) by and between the following two Parties:

	 	 	 	 	 
	(1)

	 	Party A:
	 	China Network Communications Group Corporation (“Netcom Group”)
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Address:
	 	No. 156, Fuxingmennei Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing, PRC
	 
	 	 	 	 
	(2)

	 	Party B:
	 	China Netcom (Group) Company Limited (“CNC China”)
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Address:
	 	Building C, No. 156, Fuxingmennei Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing, PRC

WHEREAS,

(1) Netcom Group is a state owned enterprise duly incorporated and validly existing under the
laws of the PRC;

(2) CNC China is a foreign funded enterprise duly incorporated and validly existing under the
laws of PRC and is ultimately controlled by Netcom Group through China Netcom Group Corporation
(Hong Kong) Limited (“Listed 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 and New York Stock Exchange. CNC China is approved by the Ministry of Information Industry
of the PRC to operated relevant telecommunications services in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Henan,
Shandong, Liaoning, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mogolia and Shanxi;

(3) CNC China desires to use certain telecommunications facilities of Netcom Group in its
relevant telecommunications business operations.

Based on fair and reasonable basis, following cooperative negotiation, regarding the leasing of the
telecommunications facilities provided by Netcom Group (including branches, subsidiaries, and other
controlled units, but excluding branches, subsidiaries and other controlled units of the Listed
Company) to CNC China (including branches, subsidiaries, and other controlled units), the Parties
agreed hereto as follows:

 

 

1. LEASING OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

1.1 It is mutually agreed between both Parties that CNC China leases from Netcom Group
international telecommunications channel gateways (including International Backhaul landing
stations, International Ground-Cable entry stations, landing or domestic extension terminals and
Earth-Station in the International satellites network), international telecommunications service
gateways (including International Network Bureau for Telecommunications, International
Telecommunications Network Relay Stations, International Network Bureau for ATM/FR, DDN and IP),
international Submarine Cable capacities, international land cable resources and international
satellite resources (“International Telecommunications Resources”) in addition to the
inter-provincial optic fibers (“Inter-Provincial Optic-Fibers”) owned by Netcom Group and located
in areas covered by CNC China’s business operation and other resources and facilities
(collectively referred to as “Telecommunications Resources and Facilities”) that CNC China needs in
its business operations.

2. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

2.1 Netcom Group leases to CNC China the Telecommunications Resources and Facilities according to
this Agreement as a paid transaction between two enterprises engaging in economic activities.
Netcom Group is entitled to demand reasonable charges for the lease of such resources and
facilities according to fair and reasonable principles; CNC China shall perform its duty in making
payments.

2.2 Netcom Group shall offer the leasing of communication resources and facilities to CNC China
at terms not less favorable to the terms offered to any third party for the leasing of the same or
similar resources and facilities.

2.3 Should CNC China demand Netcom Group to provide additional resources and/or facilities as
detailed in this Agreement, Netcom Group shall use its best endeavor to fulfill the needs of CNC
China in providing the demanded facilities. The terms offered to CNC China in providing such
additional resources and/or facilities shall not be less favorable to terms offered to any third
party for the leasing of the same or similar resources and/or facilities.

2.4 Not owing to the fault of Netcom Group, should Netcom Group fail to provide part or all of
the resources and/or facilities as detailed in the Agreement, Netcom Group shall inform CNC China
promptly in writing. Netcom Group shall use its best endeavor to assist CNC China in obtaining the
same or similar resources and/or facilities by other means.

2.5 The resources and/or facilities to be provided as detailed in this Agreement shall be made in
accordance with the agreement of both Parties with respect to the usage of resources and/or
facilities and also to the compliance of the relevant regulations of the State.

2.6 With regards to related transactions Netcom Group promises to provide the accounting records
of Netcom Group and other related Parties to the auditors of the Listed Company.

2.7 Should either Party breach this Agreement and cause the other Party to incur loss, the Party
in breach shall undertake to compensate to the other Party promptly and entirely for the breach of
contract (including but not limited to the direct or indirect loss incurred by the other Party due
to the breach of contract). If the loss to the other Party is caused by Force Majeure then the
defaulting Party shall not incur responsibility.

2.8 When either Party to this Agreement performs its duty according to this Agreement, the other
Party shall give necessary and reasonable assistance to the performing Party.

2.9 It is agreed that both Parties will take further actions to ensure the realization of the
principles and provisions in this Agreement. It is further agreed that both Parties will ensure
that, CNC China, being a subsidiary of the Listing Company, shall comply with the Listing Rules of
the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for connected transactions.

 

 

3. ELEMENTARY CONTENT OF THE LEASING OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES AND FACILITIES

3.1 Please refer to Appendix 1 for the scope, type, and quantity of CNC China’s lease of
International Telecommunications resources owned by Netcom Group.

3.2 Please refer to Appendix 2 for the scope, type, and quantity of CNC China’s lease of
Inter-Provincial Optic Fibers owned by Netcom Group.

3.3 Please refer to Appendix 3 for the scope, type, and quantity of CNC China’s lease of other
telecommunications resources and facilities owned by Netcom Group.

3.4 Depending on the actual situation, both Parties can adjust on an annual basis the scope,
type, and quantity for the leased international telecommunications resources and inter-provincial
optic fiber as detailed in the Appendices.

4. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES

4.1 CNC China is responsible for its own repairing and incurring the cost of repair according to
the regulations and standards for the leased International Telecommunications Resources and
Inter-Provincial Optics Fibers.

4.2 The Parties shall decide through consultation that either CNC China or Netcom Group will be
responsible for maintenance of part or all of the resources and facilities set out in Appendix 3
and CNC China will bear the maintenance expense (if not otherwise agreed by the Parties); If it is
decided that Netcom Group shall be responsible for maintenance of part or all of the resources and
facilities set out in Appendix 3, CNC China shall reimburse relevant expenses incurred during the
maintenance of such telecommunications facilities by Netcom Group.

4.3 CNC China shall use the leased Telecommunications Resources and Facilities in a reasonable
way. Within the duration of this Agreement and within the scope of application of laws, CNC China
has the right to lease out Telecommunications Resources and Facilities to third party during the
normal leasing of network elements. The leasing fees concerned shall be set according to the
relevant state regulations in accordance with the principles of fairness and reasonableness.

4.4 Should CNC China need to interrupt the Telecommunications Resources and Facilities due to
reasons connected to repair, CNC China shall inform Netcom Group in advance within a reasonable
time.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

5.1 Netcom Group shall ensure that the quality of the leased Telecommunications Resources and
Facilities comply with the standards and regulations of the State.

5.2 CNC China shall ensure that the equipments for connections to the Telecommunications
Resources and Facilities comply with the quality standard and technological requirements stipulated
by the State Regulatory Department.

6. COSTS AND PAYMENTS

6.1 The lease charges for CNC China’s leasing of Telecommunications Resources and Facilities
shall be equivalent to the annual depreciation cost of such Telecommunications Resources and
Facilities. Such cost shall not be higher than the market price.

 

 

6.2 Within 3 months after the end of each calendar year, both Parties shall examine (if
necessary) the costs incurred for that year for Telecommunications Resources and Facilities
provided according to this Agreement. The discrepancies (if any) shall be adjusted in next year’s
examination.

6.3 The charges to be paid in accordance with Article 4.2 of this Agreement shall follow the
market price; those having no market price shall follow the pricing method agreed upon by both
Parties, however, the said pricing method shall be calculated with regard to the reasonable cost
and reasonable profit of the service, whereby “reasonable cost” means the cost agreed by both
Parties.

6.4 CNC China shall pay lease charges to Netcom Group before 10th of the last month of each
season. CNC China shall provide Netcom Group with a detailed list of the lease charges of last
season and other charges as stated in Article 6.3 of this Agreement. CNC China shall pay the
balance of lease charges, deducting the charges stated in Article 6.3 of this Agreement, to Netcom
Group. Netcom Group shall deliver the bill to CNC China upon receipt of the balance. Should there
be objections from either Party, adjustments shall be made in the following season after
confirmation from both Parties.

6.5 Should CNC China delays in payment it shall pay a late payment charge to Netcom Group at a
rate of 0.05% of the amount due for each day of delay.

7. TERM

This Agreement shall come into effect once signed by the legal representatives or authorized
representatives of both Parties and affixed with their official seals. This Agreement shall be
effective from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010. If CNC China wishes to renew this Agreement
and notifies Netcom Group with 3 month’s notice, this Agreement shall be renewed automatically for
another 3 years on the same terms. There is no limit on the number of renewal.

8 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND UNDERTAKINGS

8.1 Each Party represents warrants and undertakes to the other Party that:

(1) It is an independent legal person existing in accordance with the laws of PRC, and have the
power and authority (including but not limited to any approval, consents or permission granted by
the government departments to enter into and perform this Agreement);

(2) No provision in this Agreement violates the constitutive documents or the laws and
regulations of the PRC;

(3) It will use its best endeavors to take all necessary and procure appropriate or advantageous
measures to perform its obligations under this Agreement and to make this Agreement effective in
accordance with the law and regulations of the PRC and the terms of this Agreement.

9. FORCE MAJEURE

9.1 In the event of Force Majeure that causes both Parties or either Party to fail completely or
partially in performing the obligations under this Agreement, that said Party is not liable for
breach of agreement. However, in the event of such an incident, the affected Party shall inform the
other Party by written notice within fifteen (15) days after the said incident and provide relevant
proof and evidence to the other Party. At the same time, the affected Party shall use its best
endeavors to minimize the damage caused by the Force Majeure event. The affected Party or both
Parties shall resume its obligations under this Agreement within a reasonable time once the Force
Majeure event has ended.

9.2 The events constituting a Force Majeure relates to events which cannot be reasonably
foreseen, avoided, and overcame on an objective basis.

 

 

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

10.1 Unless with written approval by the other Party, neither Party can announce nor supply or
reveal to any third party information regarding this Agreement or the business information of the
other Party, with the exception of requests by the legal or governmental departments or any other
relevant securities regulatory authorities or for the purpose of the Listing Company seeking
listing or retaining listing.

11. TRANSFER OF RIGHTS AND DUTIES

Without the written approval of the other Party, neither Party may transfer any single right and
obligation as agreed upon under this Agreement.

12. NON-WAIVER

Unless otherwise specified by law, the failure or delay of exercising the right, power or privilege
as endowed by this Agreement on the part of any Party cannot be deemed as the waiver of such
rights, power or privileges. Besides, the partial exercise of such rights, power or privileges
shall not hinder the exercise of such rights, power or privileges of this Party in the future.

13. NOTICES

13.1 All notices required to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, and
delivered to the address as stated at the beginning part of this Agreement, or to addresses or
facsimile numbers designated by one Party to the other Parties in writing from time to time.

13.2 Any notice shall be delivered either by hand, registered mail, or facsimile. Any notice shall
be deemed to have been delivered at the time of actual receipt if delivered by hand; three days
after the date of return receipt if delivered by registered mail; and at the time of transmission
if delivered by facsimile.

14. GOVERNING LAWS

14.1 This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted and implemented in accordance with laws of the
PRC.

15 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

In case of disputes as to the power, interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, both
Parties shall seek to settle the matters of dispute by friendly negotiation. If the matters of
dispute cannot be settled by negotiation within thirty (30) days from the day the matters of
dispute arise, either Party has the right to resort to litigation at the people’s court which has
jurisdiction over such Party.

16 MISCELLANEOUS

16.1 Without written confirmation from both Parties, no Party can change or amend this Agreement.
Upon the agreement of both Parties, both Parties can amend this Agreement or enter into
supplementary agreement to this Agreement. The amendments or supplementary agreements of this
Agreement shall come into effect once signed by the legal representatives or authorized
representatives of both Parties and affixed with their official seals.

16.2 This Agreement is severable, that is, if any provision of this Agreement is held to be void,
illegal, void or unenforceable at any time, the effectiveness and performance of other provisions
of this Agreement shall not be affected.

16.3 The appendix to this Agreement forms a part to this Agreement; both the Agreement and the
appendix to this Agreement have equal legal status.

 

 

16.4 This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of PRC.

16.5 This Agreement is made into two (2) duplicate originals. Each Party holds one (1) copy, and
each copy shall have the same legal binding effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the legal representatives or authorized representatives of the both Parties
hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date and venue first written above.

Signature page:

CHINA NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS GROUP CORPORATION

	 	 	 	 	 
	By:  	/s/ Zuo Xunsheng
 	 	 
	 	Legal Representative or Authorized Representative 	 

CHINA NETCOM (GROUP) COMPANY LIMITED

	 	 	 	 	 
	By:  	/s/ Zuo Xunsheng
 	 	 
	 	Legal Representative or Authorized Representative 	 

APPENDIX I:

List of international telecommunications resources to be lease

APPENDIX II:

List of inter-provincial optic fiber to be leased

APPENDIX III:

List of other telecommunications resources and facilities to be leased

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