Matthews Asia Funds - Emerging Markets Ex China Equity Fund I-Accumulation USD

This product has no maturity date. It can be terminated by the board of directors of the Fund and liquidated in the cases set out in the prospectus and the articles of association of the Fund. The PRIIP Manufacturer cannot terminate the Fund, the Sub-Fund or this share class unilaterally. This product seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily (i.e., at least 65% of its net assets) in equities of companies located in, or with substantial ties to, emerging market countries excluding China. The Sub-Fund seeks to invest in companies of any size capable of sustainable growth based on the fundamental characteristics of those companies. The implementation of the principal investment strategies of the Sub-Fund may result in a significant portion of the Sub-Fund's assets being invested from time to time in one or more sectors, but the Sub-Fund may in companies in any sector. For the purpose of the Sub-Fund, the Investment Manager defines companies in China as those that have a principal place of business in or organized in China. The Sub-Fund may also hold cash equivalents to achieve its investment objective, for treasury purposes and in case of unfavourable market conditions. The Sub-Fund may use financial derivatives hedging purposes. The Sub-Fund promotes environmental and social characteristics according to Article 8 of the EU Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR).