6-K

Commission File Number 001-31914

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

November 2, 2016

China Life Insurance Company Limited

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

16 Financial Street

Xicheng District

Beijing 100033, China

Tel: (86-10) 6363-3333

(Address of principal executive offices)

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Commission File Number 001-31914

On November 2, 2016, China Life Insurance Company Limited issued an announcement in Chinese, English translation of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit	Description
99.1	English translation of the announcement, dated November 2, 2016

Commission File Number 001-31914

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		China Life Insurance Company Limited
		(Registrant)
	By:	/s/ Lin Dairen
		(Signature)
	Name:	Lin Dairen
November 2, 2016	Title:	President and Executive Director

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Commission File Number 001-31914

CHINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

(A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 2628)

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHANGE OF SECURITIES REPRESENTATIVE

Pursuant to relevant rules of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the Company appointed Ms. Li Yinghui as the securities representative of the Company, effective October 31, 2016. The former securities representative of the Company, Mr. Lan Yuxi, will no longer serve this position due to age reasons.

Ms. Li Yinghui participated in the 79th Qualification Training for Board Secretaries of Listed Companies organized by the Shanghai Stock Exchange in October 2016 and obtained a Qualification Certificate for Board Secretary. Please see below the biography and contact information of Ms. Li Yinghui:

Ms. Li Yinghui, born in December 1971, currently serves as the deputy secretary general (in charge of work) of the Company’s Board Secretariat. Previously, Ms. Li Yinghui held positions in the Company’s Office of Administration and Department of Investor Relations. Ms. Li Yinghui has a master’s degree.

Contact Address: 16 Financial Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Telephone: 010-6363 1191

Fax: 010-6657 5112

Email: liyh@e-chinalife.com

Board of Directors

China Life Insurance Company Limited

November 2, 2016