| China as an Asset Class China continues to embrace a consumer-driven market and nurture entrepreneurship with a market capitalization that is now second only to the U.S. in terms of a single country's share of global market size. This month Henry Zhang, CFA, and Robert Horrocks, PhD, discuss the factors, including size, growth and increasing complexity, that warrant China separate consideration as its own distinct asset class.  | You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Matthews Asia Funds carefully before making an investment decision. This and other information about the Funds is contained in the prospectus, which may also be obtained by calling 800.789.ASIA (2742). Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money as it explains the risks associated with investing in international markets. These include risks related to social and political instability, market illiquidity and currency volatility. Investing in foreign securities may involve certain additional risks, exchange rate fluctuations, less liquidity, greater volatility and less regulation. Single-country and sector funds may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than diversified funds because of concentration in a specific sector or geographic region.
The subject matter contained herein has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Matthews does not accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information. Investing in small- and mid-size companies is more risky than investing in large companies as they may be more volatile and less liquid than large companies. Matthews Asia Funds are distributed in the United States by BNY Mellon Distributors Inc.
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