08:57     BP-M I&S@EC0505<04695> - Withdrawal of Listing                      

    Market participants are requested to note that listing of the 2005        
    European Style (Cash Settled) Call Warrants relating to existing          
    issued ordinary H shares of RMB1.00 each of Maanshan Iron & Steel         
    Company Limited issued by BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V.             
    (stock code: 4695) will be withdrawn after the close of business          
    today (27/05/2005).