UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
JUNE 16, 2005
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
THE CHINA FUND, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
MARYLAND 811-05749 000000000
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification Number)
225 FRANKLIN STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
1(888) 246-2255
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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 communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
Pursuant to Regulation FD Rules 100-103, The China Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") is
providing a copy of the press release dated June 16, 2005 with respect to the
proposed record date for a rights offering.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release
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.
Dated: June 16, 2005
By: /s/ Francine S. Hayes
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Name: Francine S. Hayes
Title: Assistant Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release