The China Fund (CHN) stockholders approve liquidation, dissolution

The China Fund, Inc. (CHN) announced that stockholders approved the liquidation and dissolution of the fund pursuant to a Board-adopted Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution.

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The China Fund, Inc. (CHN) announced that stockholders approved the liquidation and dissolution of the fund pursuant to a Board-adopted Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution. The fund will liquidate its portfolio in preparation for one or more cash distributions to stockholders.

Once liquidation begins, the fund will no longer pursue its stated investment objective or normal business activities. Its actions will be limited to winding up its affairs, paying liabilities, and distributing remaining assets to stockholders.

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Stockholders approved liquidation; fund to wind down and distribute cash.

The China Fund (CHN) received stockholder approval on October 21, 2025 to liquidate and dissolve under a formal plan. The plan directs the fund to sell its portfolio and prepare one or more cash distributions to stockholders.

After commencement of liquidation, the fund will not pursue its investment objective or typical operations, focusing instead on settling liabilities and returning remaining assets. This is a structural change that ends the fund’s ongoing investment mandate.

Execution details such as timing and distribution mechanics are not included in the excerpt. Subsequent disclosures may outline the liquidation steps and cash distribution schedule.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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What did The China Fund (CHN) announce?

Stockholders approved the liquidation and dissolution of the fund under a Board-adopted Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution.

What happens to CHN’s portfolio under the plan?

The fund will liquidate its portfolio in preparation for one or more cash distributions to stockholders.

Will CHN continue pursuing its investment objective?

Once liquidation commences, the fund may not pursue its stated investment objective or engage in normal business activities.

How will CHN handle obligations during the wind-down?

The fund will wind up its business, pay its liabilities, and distribute remaining assets to stockholders.

What filing item disclosed this update for CHN?

The update was disclosed under Item 8.01, Other Events.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2025

THE CHINA FUND, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	811-05749	13-3669175
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

c/o Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. 50 Post Office Square Boston, Massachusetts		02110
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(888) 246-2255

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[   ]	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[   ]	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[   ]	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[   ]	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
	Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
	Common Stock	CHN	New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
[   ]	Emerging growth company
[   ]	If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

The China Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) announced the results of its special meeting of stockholders held today. At the Fund’s special meeting, stockholders approved the liquidation and dissolution of the Fund pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution (the “Plan”) adopted by the Board of Directors.

Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund will liquidate its portfolio in preparation for one or more distributions of cash to the stockholders of the Fund. Once the Fund commences liquidating its portfolio, the Fund may not pursue its stated investment objective, comply with its investment limitations or engage in normal business activities, except for the purposes of winding up its business and affairs, paying its liabilities and distributing its remaining assets to stockholders.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 21, 2025

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 21, 2025

The China Fund, Inc.

Name:

Title:

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 21, 2025