hina Telecom is reportedly planning to issue new shares to forC eign investors ahead of its 3G rollout. Potential suitors include Japan’s NTT DoCoMo, Verizon Communications, France Telecom and SingTel. The government is expected to issue 3G licences in 2006. The company may also plan for the parent group to issue non-tradable shares to a strategic partner. Talks are believed to be at the preliminary stages.
