MATTHEWS ASIA - ASIA EX JAPAN TOTAL RETURN EQUITY I

The Sub-Fund’s investment objective is to seek total return through capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the Sub-Fund invests, directly or indirectly, primarily (i.e., at least 65% of its total net assets) in income-paying publicly traded common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks and other equity-related instruments (including, for example, investment trusts and other financial instruments) of companies Located in or with Substantial Ties to the Asia ex Japan region. On an ancillary basis, the SubFund may invest in other permitted assets on a worldwide basis.