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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 July 2005
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 with respect to its operating results
in the first six months of 2005.
This announcement contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements
are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These
forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to:
o the anticipated effects of the proposed acquisition of certain
overseas assets from one of its affiliates;
o the Registrant's expectation with respect to the micro-economic
environment in the second half of 2005;
o the Registrant's plan to improve management and operational
efficiency;
o the Registrant's plan to exceed its target operating results of 2005;
and
o the Registrant's other future plans and prospects.
These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to
future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual results may
differ materially from information contained in these forward-looking statements
as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation:
o fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices;
o failure to achieve continued exploration success;
o failure or delay in achieving production from development projects;
o failure to complete the proposed acquisition of certain overseas
assets as planned;
o change in demand for competing fuels in the target market;
o continued availability of capital and financing;
o general economic, market and business conditions;
o changes in policies, laws or regulations of the PRC and other
jurisdictions in which the Registrant and its subsidiaries conduct
business; and
o other factors beyond the Registrant's control.
We do not intend to update or otherwise revise the forward-looking
statements in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the
forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this announcement might
not occur in the way we expect, or at all.
You should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking
statements.
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: July 15, 2005 By: /s/ Li Huaiqi
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Name: Li Huaiqi
Title: Company Secretary