Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for any securities of the Company and neither this announcement nor anything herein forms the basis for any contract or commitment whatsoever. Distribution of this announcement into jurisdictions other than Hong Kong may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes should inform themselves of and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Neither this announcement nor any copy thereof may be released into or distributed in the United States or any other jurisdiction where such release or distribution might be unlawful. The securities referred to herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 (the “US Securities Act”) or the laws of any state or jurisdiction of the United States and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the US Securities Act and applicable state laws. The Company does not intend to register any portion of the Rights Issue or any securities described herein in the United States or to conduct a public offering of securities in the United States. (Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability) (Stock Code: 966) (1) LAST DAY OF DEALINGS IN THE SHARES ON A CUM-RIGHTS BASIS; AND (2) COMMENCEMENT OF DEALINGS IN THE SHARES ON AN EX-RIGHTS BASIS Reference is made to the announcement (the “Announcement”) of China Taiping Insurance Holdings Company Limited (the “Company”) dated 10 October 2014 in relation to, among others, the Rights Issue. Capitalised terms used herein shall have the same meanings as defined in the Announcement unless the context requires otherwise. Pursuant to the expected timetable of the Rights Issue set out in the Announcement, the last day of dealings in the Shares on a cum-rights basis was Wednesday, 15 October 2014. The closing market price per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on Wednesday, 15 October 2014 was HK$16.72. Dealings in the Shares on an ex-rights basis shall commence on Thursday, 16 October 2014. 1 The Rights Issue is conditional upon the Underwriting Agreement becoming unconditional and not being terminated. If the Underwriting Agreement does not become unconditional or is terminated, the Rights Issue will not proceed. Any Shareholder or other person dealing in Shares or other securities of the Company up to the date on which all the conditions to which the Rights Issue is subject are fulfilled (and the date on which the Underwriter’s right of termination of the Underwriting Agreement ceases) and any person dealing in the nil-paid Rights Shares during the period from Wednesday, 5 November 2014 to Thursday, 13 November 2014 (both days inclusive) will accordingly bear the risk that the Rights Issue may not become unconditional or may not proceed. If in any doubt, Shareholders, and other persons contemplating dealing in securities of the Company and potential investors are recommended to consult their professional advisers. Shareholders and potential investors should exercise caution in dealing in the securities of the Company. By order of the board of China Taiping Insurance Holdings Company Limited ZHANG Ruohan CHAN Man Ko Joint Company Secretary Hong Kong, 15 October 2014 As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises 12 directors, of which Mr. WANG Bin, Mr. LI Jinfu, Mr. MENG Zhaoyi and Mr. XIE Yiqun are executive directors, Mr. HUANG Weijian, Mr. ZHU Xiangwen, Mr. WU Changming and Mr. NI Rongming are non-executive directors and Dr. WU Jiesi, Mr. CHE Shujian, Mr. ZHU Dajian and Mr. WU Ting Yuk Anthony are independent non-executive directors. This announcement is published on the websites of the Company (www.ctih.cntaiping.com) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (www.hkexnews.hk). 2