China Unicom and China Netcom merged.

Date of merger: 65438+20091October 6. China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. (China Unicom for short) was merged on June 6, 2009 on the basis of the former China Netcom and the former China Unicom. With branches in 365 and 438+0 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government) and overseas countries and regions, it is the only telecom operator listed in new york, Hongkong and Shanghai at the same time.