China Telecom Set for 2021's Biggest Share Sale After U.S. Ban

The video discusses China Telecom's domestic listing, highlighting the excitement among domestic investors as it is the first telecom company to be listed on mainland China. The company plans to increase its dividend payout ratio to 60% this year, aiming to please shareholders and absorb any earnings dilution from new share sales. China Telecom also intends to gradually increase the payout ratio over the years. The proceeds from the listing will be reinvested in industrial digitalization projects, cloud infrastructure, and 5G applications, leveraging their strong free cash flow and existing data center infrastructure.

What is the significance of China Telecom's decision to increase its dividend payout ratio to 60%?

• It is a common practice among telecom companies.

• It is the first time China Telecom is increasing its payout ratio to this level.

• It is a strategy to reduce operational costs.

• It is a response to regulatory requirements.

How does China Telecom plan to align its dividend payout ratio with China Mobile?

• By reducing operational expenses.

• By gradually increasing the payout ratio over the years.

• By acquiring smaller telecom companies.

• By increasing the number of shares.

What is one of the key areas where China Telecom plans to reinvest the proceeds from its listing?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Real estate development

• Retail expansion

• Industrial digitalization projects

Which technology is China Telecom focusing on for future applications?

• Quantum Computing

• Virtual Reality

• 5G applications

• Blockchain

What is a significant feature of China Telecom's existing infrastructure?

• It has the largest retail network in China.

• It has the highest number of mobile subscribers globally.

• It has the largest data center in China.

• It has the most extensive fiber optic network in Asia.