FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HONG KONG, 9 May 2005 - Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ("Hutchison Telecom"; SEHK: 2332, NYSE: HTX) today announced the intended sale of its mobile operations in Paraguay to Mexico's America Movil S.A. (NYSE: AMX) for an undisclosed amount.

Hutchison Telecom Paraguay operates a GSM network that covers all the major cities and towns in Paraguay.

Dennis Lui, Chief Executive Officer of Hutchison Telecom, said: "One of our strategies is to exit markets where we do not have ambitions for growth. The sale of the Paraguay operations is part of this strategy."

The sale is subject to regulatory approval and other conditions and is expected to be completed during the third quarter of the year.

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Citigate Dewe Rogerson

Note to Editors:

Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ("Hutchison Telecom") is a leading global provider of telecommunications services. The Company's business is currently in nine markets around the world.

Hutchison Telecom currently operates mobile and fixed telecom services in Hong Kong and mobile services in Macau, India, Israel, Thailand, Paraguay, Sri Lanka and Ghana. It expects to launch mobile services in Vietnam later this year. Hutchison Telecom was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong, where it also provides broadband fixed-line services. Hutchison Telecom operates common brands across its business including "Hutch", "3" and "Orange." Hutchison Telecom is a listed company whose American depositary shares are quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HTX" and shares are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "2332".

A subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa Group, Hutchison Telecom is dedicated to providing superior telecommunications services in markets with high growth potential. For more information, please visit www.htil.com.

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