TABLE-China Telecom Q1 net profit down 27 pct

April 20 (Reuters) - Three months ended March 31, 2009

(in million yuan unless stated)

Net 4,699 vs 6,470

Operating revenues 50,886 vs 44,272

Company name China Telecom Corporation Ltd.

NOTE - China Telecom (0728.HK) is a leading provider of
fixed-line telephone, data, Internet and leased-line services in
four of the most economically developed regions in China.
(Reporting by Raymond Leung; Editing by xxx)