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 ON ESTIMATED PROFIT DECREASE FOR THE YEAR 2016

This announcement is made by the Company pursuant to the provisions of inside information under Part XIVA of the SFO and Rule 13.09(2) of the Listing Rules.

Based on the Company’s preliminary estimates, it is estimated that the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the year 2016 may decrease by a range of 40% to 50% as compared to the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the year 2015. The Company’s preliminary financial estimates for the year 2016 contained in this announcement have not been audited and may be different from the audited financial information. Detailed audited financial information of the Company for the year 2016 will be disclosed in the Company’s 2016 annual report.

Shareholders of the Company and potential investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.

This announcement is made by China Life Insurance Company Limited (the “Company”) pursuant to the provisions of inside information under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (the “SFO”) and Rule 13.09(2) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”).

I. Estimated results during this period

1. Estimated results period: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016

2. Estimated results: Based on the Company’s preliminary estimates, it is estimated that the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the year 2016 may decrease by a range of 40% to 50% as compared to the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the year 2015.

3. The estimated results have not been audited.

II. Results for the year 2015 (audited)

1. Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company: RMB34,699 million

2. Earnings per share (basic and diluted): RMB1.22

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III. Reasons for estimated decrease in results

The estimated decrease in the results for the year 2016 is mainly attributable to the decrease in investment income and the impact of the update of discount rate assumption of reserves of traditional insurance contracts.

IV. Other information

The Board of Directors of the Company wishes to remind shareholders and investors that the above estimated results for the year 2016 contained in this announcement are based on the Company’s preliminary estimates, which are subject to the Company’s further examination and have not been audited. If the Company’s future estimates of the 2016 annual results differ materially from the above estimates, the Company will provide updates on a timely basis. Detailed audited financial information of the Company for the year 2016 will be disclosed in the Company’s 2016 annual report.

Shareholders of the Company and potential investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.

By Order of the Board

China Life Insurance Company Limited

Heng Victor Ja Wei

Company Secretary

Hong Kong, 25 January 2017

As at the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises:

Executive Directors:	Yang Mingsheng, Lin Dairen, Xu Hengping, Xu Haifeng
Non-executive Directors:	Miao Jianmin, Wang Sidong, Liu Jiade
Independent Non-executive Directors:	Chang Tso Tung Stephen, Robinson Drake Pike, Tang Xin, Leung Oi-Sie Elsie

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