THE CHINA FUND, INC. RECORDS FIRST QUARTER 2023/2024 RESULTS

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The China Fund, Inc. (CHN) reported financial results for Q1 ending January 31, 2024. The Fund recorded a net investment loss of $275,921 or $0.03 per share, with a total net assets of $106,253,367 and net asset value per share of $10.65. A distribution of $0.0185 per share was declared on December 13, 2023. The Fund aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing in Chinese companies or those with significant ties to China.

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• The Fund experienced a significant net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions in Q1 2024 compared to a gain in Q1 2023, impacting shareholder value negatively.

BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The China Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CHN) today announced its financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2024.

For the three months ended January 31, 2024, the Fund recorded a net investment loss of $275,921 or $0.03 per share, versus a net investment loss of $420,723 or $0.04 per share, for the quarter ended January 31, 2023. Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions for the three months ended January 31, 2024 was $11,893,878 or $1.19 per share, compared to net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions of $60,819,850 or $5.99 per share, for the three months ended January 31, 2023.

The Fund's total net assets on January 31, 2024 were $106,253,367 and its net asset value per share was $10.65 based on 9,975,624 shares outstanding. A distribution of $0.0185 per share from ordinary income was declared on December 13, 2023 and paid on January 10, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 28, 2023.

The table below provides the Fund's total net assets, net asset value, and share outstanding for various time periods.

	January 31, 2024	October 31, 2023	January 31, 2023
Total Net Assets	$106,253,367	$119,149,099	$170,819,534
Net Asset Value	$10.65	$11.88	$16.83
Shares Outstanding	9,975,624	10,029,955	10,148,009

The Fund is a closed-end management investment company with the objective of seeking long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of (i) companies for which the principal securities trading market is in the People's Republic of China ("China"), or (ii) companies for which the principal securities trading market is outside of China, or constituting direct equity investments in companies organized outside of China, that in each case derive at least 50% of their revenues from goods and services sold or produced, or have at least 50% of their assets, in China. While the Fund is permitted to invest in direct equity investments of companies organized in China, it presently holds no such investments. Shares of the Fund are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CHN". The Fund's investment manager is Matthews International Capital Management, LLC.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. You should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before you invest.

For further information regarding the Fund and the Fund's holdings, please call (888)-CHN-CALL or visit the Fund's website at www.chinafundinc.com.

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SOURCE The China Fund, Inc.

FAQ

What were the net investment losses per share for The China Fund in Q1 2024 and Q1 2023?

The net investment loss per share was $0.03 for Q1 2024 and $0.04 for Q1 2023.

What was the total net assets of The China Fund on January 31, 2024?

The total net assets were $106,253,367 on January 31, 2024.

What was the net asset value per share of The China Fund on January 31, 2024?

The net asset value per share was $10.65 on January 31, 2024.

What distribution per share was declared by The China Fund on December 13, 2023?

A distribution of $0.0185 per share was declared on December 13, 2023.

What is the investment objective of The China Fund?

The Fund aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies related to China.

Who is the investment manager of The China Fund?

Matthews International Capital Management, LLC is the Fund's investment manager.