JILIN CHEMICAL<00368> - Unusual volume movement

The Stock Exchange has received a message from Jilin Chemical Industrial 
Company Limited which is reproduced as follows:-

"This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong 
Limited.

We have noted the recent increases in the trading volume of the shares of 
the Company and wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons for 
such increase.

We also confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to 
intended acquisitions or realizations which are discloseable under 
rule 13.23, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under 
the general obligation imposed by rule 13.09, which is or may be of a 
price-sensitive nature.

Made by the order of the Board of Jilin Chemical Industrial Company 
Limited, the directors of which individually and jointly accept 
responsibility for the accuracy of this statement.

(Executive directors Yu Li, Shi Jianxun, Zhang Xingfu; non-executive 
directors Xu Fenli, Ni Muhua, Jiang Jixiang, Lan Yusheng and 
independent non-executive directors Lu Yanfeng, Wang Peirong, Zhou 
Henglong, Fanny Li)
    

By order of the Board

Zhang Liyan
Company Secretary

Jilin, the People's Republic of China

December 21, 2004"