EXHIBIT 12(B)

Gary L. French, Chief Executive Officer, and Laura F. Healy, Chief Financial
Officer of The China Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), each certify that:

1.   This Form N-CSR filing for the Fund (the "Report") fully complies with the
     requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
     1934; and

2.   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
     respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Fund.


By: /s/Gary L. French
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    Gary L. French
    Chief Executive Officer
    of The China Fund, Inc.

Date: January 13, 2009


By: /s/ Laura F. Healy
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    Laura F. Healy
    Chief Financial Officer
    of The China Fund, Inc.

Date: January 13, 2009