(12 January 2026, Hong Kong)​ — CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (“CITIC Telecom” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 1883), a leading multinational internet-oriented telecommunication services enterprise in the Asia-Pacific, was recognised as “The 12th Top 100 Hong Kong-Listed Companies – Top 50 Small Cap Enterprises” in 2025. The award ceremony was held on 9 January 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Following its first recognition on the list of “Top 100 Hong Kong-Listed Companies” in 2020 and the “Top 100 Hong Kong-Listed Companies – Top 50 Small Cap Enterprises” in 2024, CITIC Telecom received the recognition for the third time, reaffirming the capital market’s confidence in the Group’s strength. Over the past year, the Group focused on promoting “transformation and development, reform and innovation”, and adhered to the principle of “With the backing of Chinese mainland, establishing a foothold in Hong Kong and Macau, and connecting to the world”. Closely aligned with the main theme of “Focusing on international development, and pursuing technological innovation”, the Group achieved a series of high-quality development outcomes. Looking ahead to 2026, the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, the Group will seize the opportunities for large-scale AI applications, cultivate new momentum for reform through new productive forces, and adhere to the strategy of “bringing in and going global”. While continuing to consolidate its leading position in the information and communications market in Hong Kong and Macau, it will accelerate the expansion of its presence in Southeast Asia and along the Belt and Road. The Group will promote its service brands  “CITIC—Your Trusted Partner for Going Global and Coming to China” by driving digital and intelligent transformation. CITIC Telecom hereby expresses its sincere gratitude to its shareholders, investors, valued customers, partners, and media friends for their ongoing support!

Jointly initiated by Tencent Website (qq.com) and Finet in 2012, the “Top 100 Hong Kong-Listed Companies” ranking aims to become an authoritative and credible reference for the investment community. Using big data and a series of scientific assessment criteria, and observing the principles of professionalism, objectivity, impartiality and accuracy, the annual selection identifies outstanding Hong Kong-listed companies with the help of an impartial judging panel and an expert advisory team employing in-depth analysis and a fair, unbiased and credible selection mechanism. By recognising companies listed on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which boast sound business development and investment value, it hopes to help promote the healthy and prosperous development of the Hong Kong capital market. On top of having academic support from local tertiary institutions in the selection process, the list of finalists decided by the judging panel is reviewed and approved by an expert panel comprising professionals from the finance, accounting and legal sectors in Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. Thus, the accuracy and objectivity of the selection results are well recognised and trusted by professional institutions and investors.

For details of the award, please visit: https://www.top100hk.com/

Photo sources: Top 100 Hong Kong Listed Companies Research Centre, Finet