THE CHINA FUND, INC. RECORDS THIRD FISCAL QUARTER 2024/2025 RESULTS

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The China Fund (NYSE: CHN) has reported its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2025. The Fund recorded net investment income of $1.65 million ($0.17 per share) for the nine months ended July 31, 2025, up from $1.41 million ($0.14 per share) in the same period last year.

The Fund posted net realized and unrealized gains of $14.79 million ($1.54 per share), compared to losses of $4.13 million ($0.42 per share) in the previous year. As of July 31, 2025, total net assets stood at $156.43 million, with a net asset value of $16.27 per share based on 9.61 million shares outstanding.

Notably, the Fund's Board has approved a plan of liquidation and dissolution, which will be submitted for stockholder approval at an upcoming Special Meeting.

Positive

• Net investment income increased to $1.65M from $1.41M year-over-year
• Significant turnaround with $14.79M in gains compared to $4.13M losses last year
• Net asset value per share improved to $16.27 from $11.61 year-over-year

Negative

• Board approved plan for Fund liquidation and dissolution
• Declining number of shares outstanding from 9.87M to 9.61M year-over-year

BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The China Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CHN) today announced its financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2025.

For the nine months ended July 31, 2025, the Fund recorded net investment income of $1,647,647 or $0.17 per share, versus net investment income of $1,408,498 or $0.14 per share, for the nine months ended July 31, 2024. Net realized and unrealized gains on investments and foreign currency transactions for the nine months ended July 31, 2025 were $14,788,540 or $1.54 per share, compared to net realized and unrealized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions of $4,133,400 or $0.42 per share, for the nine months ended July 31, 2024.

As of July 31, 2025, the Fund had total net assets of $156,430,675, and its net asset value per share was $16.27 based on 9,612,390 shares outstanding. A distribution of $0.1497 per share from ordinary income was declared in December 2024 and paid in January 2025.

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

	July 31, 2025	October 31, 2024	July 31, 2024
Total Net Assets	$156,430,675	$143,558,730	$114,646,675
Net Asset Value Per Share	$16.27	$14.67	$11.61
Shares Outstanding	9,612,390	9,783,829	9,871,307

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.

Please note: On June 20, 2025, the Fund announced that the Fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") approved a plan of liquidation and dissolution for the Fund. The Plan will be submitted to Fund stockholders for approval at a Special Meeting. The date of the Special Meeting and more detailed information about the proposed liquidation and Plan will be set forth in a proxy statement to be mailed to the Fund's stockholders in the near future. The Board recommends that the Fund's stockholders vote for the liquidation of the Fund at the Special Meeting.

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 are The China Fund's (NYSE: CHN) latest financial results for Q3 2024/2025?

For the nine months ended July 31, 2025, the Fund reported net investment income of $1.65 million ($0.17 per share) and net realized and unrealized gains of $14.79 million ($1.54 per share).

What is the current net asset value (NAV) of The China Fund?

As of July 31, 2025, The China Fund's net asset value per share was $16.27, with total net assets of $156.43 million.

Is The China Fund (CHN) planning to liquidate?

Yes, on June 20, 2025, the Fund's Board of Directors approved a plan of liquidation and dissolution, which will be submitted for stockholder approval at an upcoming Special Meeting.

What was The China Fund's latest distribution to shareholders?

The Fund declared a distribution of $0.1497 per share from ordinary income in December 2024, which was paid in January 2025.

What is The China Fund's investment objective?

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies that derive at least 50% of revenues from or have 50% of assets in China.