UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June, 2013

Commission File Number: 001-31994

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. [x] Form 20-F [  ] Form 40-F

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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.

	Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
Date: 3 June 2013	By:	/s/ Dr. Tzu-Yin Chiu
		Name:	Dr. Tzu-Yin Chiu
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated 3 June 2013 "Establishment of a Joint Venture in Beijing, THE PRC"

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