FORM 12b-25
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC FILE NUMBER: 00028358
CUSIP NUMBER: 16937F-10-0
[X] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1997
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the Item(s) to which the notification relates: N/A
Part I - Registrant Information
Full Name of Registrant: CHINA CONTAINER HOLDINGS LIMITED
Former Name if Applicable: N/A
61, East Garden Road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China 225003
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Part II - Rules 12b-25(b) and (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)
[X] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report or portion thereof will be filed on or before
the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject
quarterly report or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth
calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c)
has been attached if applicable.
Part III - Narrative
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F, 10-Q
or N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof could not be filed within
the prescribed time period.
The Form 10-K could not be filed within the prescribed time period because the
Registrant requires additional time in order to finalize year-end financial
information and complete consolidation of financial statements.
Part IV - Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
Mr. Ma Tieyi 011-86-514-722-2871
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required (under Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) been
filed? If answer is no, identify report(s).
[X] YES [ ] NO
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from
the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?
[ ] YES [X] NO
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If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a
reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
N/A
CHINA CONTAINER HOLDINGS LIMITED
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(Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 31, 1998 By: /s/ Ma Tieyi
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Ma Tieyi
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