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December 7, 2009

The Matthews China Dividend Fund is featured in Barron’s Fund of Information as a means to participate in China’s potential growth through a total-return, dividend focused strategy.

Read the article, Chasing China's Dividends



The Matthews China Dividend Fund was launched on November 30, 2009. For the month ending December 31, 2009, the Fund gained 1.80%, while its benchmark, the MSCI China Index, rose 0.46%.

China Dividend Fund

Gross Expense Ratios:1
Fiscal Year 2009: 4.78%1
Fiscal Year 2009: After Contractual Fee Waiver: 1.50%

1 The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive Matthews China Dividend fees and reimburse expenses until November 30, 2012 to the extent needed to limit total annual operating expenses to 1.50%. Matthews Asia Funds does not charge 12b-1 fees.

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Matthews Asia Funds carefully before making an investment decision. A prospectus with this and other information about the Funds may be obtained by calling 800.789.ASIA or visiting www.matthewsasia.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing as it explains the risks associated with investing in international markets.

Investing in international markets may involve additional risks, such as social and political instability, market illiquidity, exchange-rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation. In addition, single-country and sector funds may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than diversified funds because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic location. There is no guarantee that the Fund or the companies in its portfolio will pay or continue to pay dividends.

The information contained in this article does not, in any way, constitute investment advice. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the portfolios or any securities or any sectors mentioned herein. The information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any securities mentioned.

The Matthews Asia Funds have no holdings in Berkshire Hathaway, Google, and BHP Billiton.

Matthews Asia Funds and PFPC Distributors, Inc. have no editorial control over the content, subject matter and timing of this article and are independent of Barron’s.

Matthews Asia Funds are distributed by PFPC Distributors, Inc.