CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD | CIK:0001268896 | 3

  • Filed: 4/25/2018
  • Entity registrant name: CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD (CIK: 0001268896)
  • Generator: Donnelley Financial Solutions
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForIssuedCapitalExplanatory

    2.17 Share capital

    Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of equity instruments are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.