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188 P-2 07/11

SUPPLEMENT DATED JULY 15, 2011

TO THE PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 1, 2011

OF

TEMPLETON CHINA WORLD FUND

The prospectus is amended as follows:

I. The “Shareholder Fees”  and "Annual Fund Operating Expenses" tables beginning on page 2 of the Fund Summary under the "Fees and Expenses of the Fund" section are revised as follows:

SHAREHOLDER FEES (fees paid directly from your investment)

	Class A	Class B1	Class C	Advisor Class
Maximum sales charge (load) as a percentage of offering price	5.75%	None	None	None
Maximum deferred sales charge (load)	None	4.00%	1.00%	None
Redemption fee on shares sold within 7 calendar days following their purchase date	None	None	None	None

1.New or additional investments into Class B are no longer permitted.

ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

	Class A	Class B	Class C	Advisor Class
Management fees1	1.09%	1.09%	1.09%	1.09%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees	0.30%2	0.99%	1.00%	None
Other expenses	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%
Total annual Fund operating expenses1	1.86%	2.55%	2.56%	1.56%

1. Restated to reflect the decrease in the investment management fee effective May 1, 2011.

2. Class A distribution and service (12b-1) fees have been restated to reflect the maximum annual rate approved by the board of trustees for the current fiscal year. Consequently, the total annual Fund operating expenses differ from the ratio of expenses to average net assets shown in the "Financial Highlights" due to the timing of accrual adjustments that are made during the Fund's fiscal year.

II. The "Example" table on page 3 of the Fund Summary "Fees and Expenses of the Fund" section is revised as follows:

	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A	$ 753	$ 1,126	$ 1,523	$ 2,629
Class B	$ 658	$ 1,093	$ 1,555	$ 2,717
Class C	$ 359	$ 796	$ 1,360	$ 2,895
Advisor Class	$ 159	$ 493	$ 850	$ 1,856
If you do not sell your shares:
Class B	$ 258	$ 793	$ 1,355	$ 2,717
Class C	$ 259	$ 796	$ 1,360	$ 2,895

III. The "Portfolio Turnover" section on page 3 of the Fund Summary is revised as follows:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 9.94% of the average value of its portfolio.

IV. The “Principal Risks - Management”  on page 6 of the Fund Summary is revised as follows:

Management   The Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Fund's investment manager applies investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results.

V. The “Performance”  section of the Fund Summary, beginning on page 6, is revised as follows:

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. You can obtain updated performance information at franklintempleton.com or by calling (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.

Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.

CLASS A ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

Best Quarter:	Q2'09	32.45%
Worst Quarter:	Q3'01	-19.72%
As of March 31, 2011, the Fund's year-to-date return was 2.16% for Class A.

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
(figures reflect sales charges) For the periods ended December 31, 2010

	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years
Templeton China World Fund - Class A
Return Before Taxes	11.12%	15.39%	18.10%
Return After Taxes on Distributions	10.97%	14.53%	17.32%
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	7.49%	13.23%	16.11%
Templeton China World Fund - Class B	13.08%	15.75%	18.16%
Templeton China World Fund - Class C	16.07%	15.97%	18.01%
Templeton China World Fund - Advisor Class	18.24%	17.12%	19.20%
MSCI Golden Dragon Index (index reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	13.60%	13.09%	9.53%

Historical performance for the Fund prior to its conversion from a closed-end fund to an open-end fund in 2003 is based on the performance of the Fund's predecessor closed-end fund. The Fund's performance has been adjusted to reflect differences in all charges, fees and expenses between the Fund and the predecessor closed-end fund.

The after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for Class A and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.

VI. The “Portfolio Managers”  section on page 8 of the Fund Summary is revised as follows:

MARK MOBIUS, PH.D.Executive Chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, Portfolio Manager of Asset Management and portfolio manager of the Fund since inception (1993).

EDDIE CHOW, CFAInvestment Analyst of Asset Management and portfolio manager of the Fund since 2002.

VII.  The “Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares” section on page 8 of the Fund Summary is revised as follows:

You may purchase or redeem shares of the Fund on any business day online through our website at franklintempleton.com, by mail (Franklin Templeton Investor Services, P.O. Box 33030, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-8030), or by telephone at (800) 632-2301. The minimum initial purchase for most accounts is $1,000 (or $50 under an automatic investment plan).

Please keep this supplement for future reference.

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Fund Summary

Templeton China World Fund

Investment Goal

Long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

These tables describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Your Account” on page 25 in the Fund's Prospectus and under “Buying and Selling Shares” on page 39 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.

SHAREHOLDER FEES (fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Templeton China World Fund	Class A	Class B		Class C	Advisor Class
Maximum Cumulative Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%	none	[1]	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	none	4.00%	[1]	1.00%	none
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	none	none	[1]	none	none

ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Templeton China World Fund		Class A		Class B	Class C	Advisor Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets)	[1]	1.09%		1.09%	1.09%	1.09%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.30%	[2]	0.99%	1.00%	none
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets):		0.47%		0.47%	0.47%	0.47%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets)	[1]	1.86%		2.55%	2.56%	1.56%

Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of the period. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Expense Example Templeton China World Fund (USD $)	Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year	Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years	Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years	Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Class A	753	1,126	1,523	2,629
Class B	658	1,093	1,555	2,717
Class C	359	796	1,360	2,895
Advisor Class	159	493	850	1,856

If you do not sell your shares:

Expense Example, No Redemption Templeton China World Fund (USD $)	Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year	Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years	Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years	Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years
Class B	258	793	1,355	2,717
Class C	259	796	1,360	2,895

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 9.94% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of "China companies." The Fund invests primarily in the equity securities of China companies, which are those:

that are organized under the laws of, or with a principal office in, the People's Republic of China (China), Hong Kong or Taiwan; or

for which the principal trading market is in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan; or

that derive at least 50% of their revenues from goods or services sold or produced, or have at least 50% of their assets, in China.

The equity securities in which the Fund invests are primarily common stock. The Fund also invests in American, Global and European Depositary Receipts. China companies may be any size, and include smaller capitalization companies. In addition to the Fund's main investments, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities that do not qualify as China company securities, but whose issuers, in the judgment of the investment manager, are expected to benefit from developments in the economy of China. The Fund is a "non-diversified" fund, which means it generally invests a greater proportion of its assets in the securities of one or more issuers and invests overall in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

When choosing equity investments for the Fund, the investment manager applies a “bottom-up,” value-oriented, long-term approach, focusing on the market price of a company’s securities relative to the investment manager’s evaluation of the company’s long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. The investment manager also considers a company’s price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value.

Principal Risks

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Mutual fund shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other agency of the U.S. government.

Foreign Securities

Investing in foreign securities typically involves more risks than investing in U.S. securities, and includes risks associated with: political and economic developments - the political, economic and social structures of some foreign countries may be less stable and more volatile than those in the U.S.; trading practices - government supervision and regulation of foreign security and currency markets, trading systems and brokers may be less than in the U.S.; availability of information - foreign issuers may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. issuers; limited markets - the securities of certain foreign issuers may be less liquid (harder to sell) and more volatile; and currency exchange rate fluctuations and policies. Although not typically subject to currency exchange rate risk, depositary receipts may be subject to the same risks as foreign securities generally. The risks of foreign investments typically are greater in less developed countries or emerging market countries.

There are special risks associated with investments in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, including exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, expropriation, confiscatory taxation, nationalization and exchange control regulations (including currency blockage). Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation and interest rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economy and securities markets of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In addition, investments in Taiwan could be adversely affected by its political and economic relationship with China. China, Hong Kong and Taiwan are deemed by the investment manager to be emerging markets countries, which means an investment in these countries have more heightened risks than general foreign investing due to a lack of established legal, political, business and social frameworks in these countries to support securities markets.

Region Focus

Because the Fund invests its assets primarily in companies in a specific region, the Fund is subject to greater risks of adverse developments in that region and/or the surrounding regions than a fund that is more broadly diversified geographically. Political, social or economic disruptions in the region, even in countries in which the Fund is not invested, may adversely affect the value of securities values held by the Fund.

Market

The market value of securities owned by the Fund will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. A security’s market value may be reduced by market activity or other results of supply and demand unrelated to the issuer. This is a basic risk associated with all securities. When there are more sellers than buyers, prices tend to fall. Likewise, when there are more buyers than sellers, prices tend to rise.

Generally, stocks have historically outperformed other types of investments over the long term. Individual stock prices, however, tend to go up and down more dramatically. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an adverse effect on the price of the various stocks held by the Fund.

Smaller Companies

Securities issued by smaller companies may be more volatile in price than those of larger companies, involve substantial risks and should be considered speculative. Such risks may include greater sensitivity to economic conditions, less certain growth prospects, lack of depth of management and funds for growth and development and limited or less developed product lines and markets. In addition, smaller companies may be particularly affected by interest rate increases, as they may find it more difficult to borrow money to continue or expand operations, or may have difficulty in repaying any loans.

Non-Diversification

Because the Fund is non-diversified, it may be more sensitive to economic, business, political or other changes affecting similar issuers or investments than a diversified fund, which may result in greater fluctuation in the value of the Fund’s shares and greater risk of loss.

Value Style Investing

A value stock may not increase in price as anticipated by the investment manager if other investors fail to recognize the company's value and bid up the price, the markets favor faster-growing companies, or the factors that the investment manager believes will increase the price of the security do not occur.

Management

The Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Fund's investment manager applies investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results.

Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. You can obtain updated performance information at franklintempleton.com or by calling (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.

Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.

CLASS A ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

Best Quarter:	Q2'09	32.45%
Worst Quarter:	Q3'01	-19.72%
As of March 31, 2011, the Fund's year-to-date return was 2.16% for Class A.

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
(figures reflect sales charges)

For the periods ended December 31, 2010

Average Annual Total Returns Templeton China World Fund	Label	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years
MSCI Golden Dragon Index		13.60%	13.09%	9.53%
Class A	Return Before Taxes	11.12%	15.39%	18.10%
Class A After Taxes on Distributions		10.97%	14.53%	17.32%
Class A After Taxes on Distributions and Sales		7.49%	13.23%	16.11%
Class B		13.08%	15.75%	18.16%
Class C		16.07%	15.97%	18.01%
Advisor Class		18.24%	17.12%	19.20%

Historical performance for the Fund prior to its conversion from a closed-end fund to an open-end fund in 2003 is based on the performance of the Fund's predecessor closed-end fund. The Fund's performance has been adjusted to reflect differences in all charges, fees and expenses between the Fund and the predecessor closed-end fund.

The after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for Class A and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.

[1] New or additional investments into Class B are no longer permitted.

[1] Restated to reflect the decrease in the investment management fee effective May 1, 2011.

[2] Class A distribution and service (12b-1) fees have been restated to reflect the maximum annual rate approved by the board of trustees for the current fiscal year. Consequently, the total annual Fund operating expenses differ from the ratio of expenses to average net assets shown in the "Financial Highlights" due to the timing of accrual adjustments that are made during the Fund's fiscal year.

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Investment Goal

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Long-term capital appreciation.

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Fees and Expenses of the Fund

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ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES

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Portfolio Turnover

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The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 9.94% of the average value of its portfolio.

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You may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds.

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Example

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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of the period. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

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If you do not sell your shares:

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Principal Investment Strategies

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Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of "China companies." The Fund invests primarily in the equity securities of China companies, which are those:

that are organized under the laws of, or with a principal office in, the People's Republic of China (China), Hong Kong or Taiwan; or

for which the principal trading market is in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan; or

that derive at least 50% of their revenues from goods or services sold or produced, or have at least 50% of their assets, in China.

The equity securities in which the Fund invests are primarily common stock. The Fund also invests in American, Global and European Depositary Receipts. China companies may be any size, and include smaller capitalization companies. In addition to the Fund's main investments, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities that do not qualify as China company securities, but whose issuers, in the judgment of the investment manager, are expected to benefit from developments in the economy of China. The Fund is a "non-diversified" fund, which means it generally invests a greater proportion of its assets in the securities of one or more issuers and invests overall in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

When choosing equity investments for the Fund, the investment manager applies a “bottom-up,” value-oriented, long-term approach, focusing on the market price of a company’s securities relative to the investment manager’s evaluation of the company’s long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. The investment manager also considers a company’s price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value.

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Principal Risks

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You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Mutual fund shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other agency of the U.S. government.

Foreign Securities

Investing in foreign securities typically involves more risks than investing in U.S. securities, and includes risks associated with: political and economic developments - the political, economic and social structures of some foreign countries may be less stable and more volatile than those in the U.S.; trading practices - government supervision and regulation of foreign security and currency markets, trading systems and brokers may be less than in the U.S.; availability of information - foreign issuers may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. issuers; limited markets - the securities of certain foreign issuers may be less liquid (harder to sell) and more volatile; and currency exchange rate fluctuations and policies. Although not typically subject to currency exchange rate risk, depositary receipts may be subject to the same risks as foreign securities generally. The risks of foreign investments typically are greater in less developed countries or emerging market countries.

There are special risks associated with investments in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, including exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, expropriation, confiscatory taxation, nationalization and exchange control regulations (including currency blockage). Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation and interest rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economy and securities markets of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In addition, investments in Taiwan could be adversely affected by its political and economic relationship with China. China, Hong Kong and Taiwan are deemed by the investment manager to be emerging markets countries, which means an investment in these countries have more heightened risks than general foreign investing due to a lack of established legal, political, business and social frameworks in these countries to support securities markets.

Region Focus

Because the Fund invests its assets primarily in companies in a specific region, the Fund is subject to greater risks of adverse developments in that region and/or the surrounding regions than a fund that is more broadly diversified geographically. Political, social or economic disruptions in the region, even in countries in which the Fund is not invested, may adversely affect the value of securities values held by the Fund.

Market

The market value of securities owned by the Fund will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. A security’s market value may be reduced by market activity or other results of supply and demand unrelated to the issuer. This is a basic risk associated with all securities. When there are more sellers than buyers, prices tend to fall. Likewise, when there are more buyers than sellers, prices tend to rise.

Generally, stocks have historically outperformed other types of investments over the long term. Individual stock prices, however, tend to go up and down more dramatically. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an adverse effect on the price of the various stocks held by the Fund.

Smaller Companies

Securities issued by smaller companies may be more volatile in price than those of larger companies, involve substantial risks and should be considered speculative. Such risks may include greater sensitivity to economic conditions, less certain growth prospects, lack of depth of management and funds for growth and development and limited or less developed product lines and markets. In addition, smaller companies may be particularly affected by interest rate increases, as they may find it more difficult to borrow money to continue or expand operations, or may have difficulty in repaying any loans.

Non-Diversification

Because the Fund is non-diversified, it may be more sensitive to economic, business, political or other changes affecting similar issuers or investments than a diversified fund, which may result in greater fluctuation in the value of the Fund’s shares and greater risk of loss.

Value Style Investing

A value stock may not increase in price as anticipated by the investment manager if other investors fail to recognize the company's value and bid up the price, the markets favor faster-growing companies, or the factors that the investment manager believes will increase the price of the security do not occur.

Management

The Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Fund's investment manager applies investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results.

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Performance

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The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. You can obtain updated performance information at franklintempleton.com or by calling (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.

Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.

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The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance.

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CLASS A ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

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Best Quarter:	Q2'09	32.45%
Worst Quarter:	Q3'01	-19.72%
As of March 31, 2011, the Fund's year-to-date return was 2.16% for Class A.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
(figures reflect sales charges)

For the periods ended December 31, 2010

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Historical performance for the Fund prior to its conversion from a closed-end fund to an open-end fund in 2003 is based on the performance of the Fund's predecessor closed-end fund. The Fund's performance has been adjusted to reflect differences in all charges, fees and expenses between the Fund and the predecessor closed-end fund.

The after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for Class A and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.

Templeton China World Fund | Class A

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none

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption

none

Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

1.09%

^[1]

Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

0.30%

^[2]

Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets):

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.47%

Expenses (as a percentage of Assets)

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

1.86%

^[1]

Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year

rr_ExpenseExampleYear01

753

Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

1,126

Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

1,523

Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

2,629

Annual Return 2001

rr_AnnualReturn2001

(1.14%)

Annual Return 2002

rr_AnnualReturn2002

16.95%

Annual Return 2003

rr_AnnualReturn2003

67.78%

Annual Return 2004

rr_AnnualReturn2004

13.06%

Annual Return 2005

rr_AnnualReturn2005

17.63%

Annual Return 2006

rr_AnnualReturn2006

40.86%

Annual Return 2007

rr_AnnualReturn2007

44.08%

Annual Return 2008

rr_AnnualReturn2008

(44.69%)

Annual Return 2009

rr_AnnualReturn2009

63.97%

Annual Return 2010

rr_AnnualReturn2010

17.90%

Year to Date Return, Label

rr_YearToDateReturnLabel

As of March 31, 2011, the Fund's year-to-date return was 2.16% for Class A.

Highest Quarterly Return, Label

rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel

Best Quarter:

Highest Quarterly Return, Date

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate

Jun. 30, 2009

Highest Quarterly Return

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn

32.45%

Lowest Quarterly Return, Label

rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel

Worst Quarter:

Lowest Quarterly Return, Date

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2001

Lowest Quarterly Return

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn

(19.72%)

Label

rr_AverageAnnualReturnLabel

Return Before Taxes

1 Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

11.12%

5 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

15.39%

10 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

18.10%

Templeton China World Fund | Class A | After Taxes on Distributions

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

1 Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

10.97%

5 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

14.53%

10 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

17.32%

Templeton China World Fund | Class A | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

1 Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

7.49%

5 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

13.23%

10 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

16.11%

Templeton China World Fund | Class B

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

Maximum Cumulative Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_MaximumCumulativeSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

none

^[3]

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

4.00%

^[3]

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption

none

^[3]

Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

1.09%

^[1]

Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

0.99%

Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets):

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.47%

Expenses (as a percentage of Assets)

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

2.55%

^[1]

Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year

rr_ExpenseExampleYear01

658

Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

1,093

Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

1,555

Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

2,717

Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01

258

Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03

793

Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05

1,355

Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10

2,717

1 Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

13.08%

5 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

15.75%

10 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

18.16%

Templeton China World Fund | Class C

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

Maximum Cumulative Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_MaximumCumulativeSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

none

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

1.00%

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption

none

Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

1.09%

^[1]

Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

1.00%

Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets):

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.47%

Expenses (as a percentage of Assets)

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

2.56%

^[1]

Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year

rr_ExpenseExampleYear01

359

Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

796

Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

1,360

Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

2,895

Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01

259

Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03

796

Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05

1,360

Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10

2,895

1 Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

16.07%

5 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

15.97%

10 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

18.01%

Templeton China World Fund | Advisor Class

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

Maximum Cumulative Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_MaximumCumulativeSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

none

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

none

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption

none

Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

1.09%

^[1]

Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

none

Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets):

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.47%

Expenses (as a percentage of Assets)

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

1.56%

^[1]

Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year

rr_ExpenseExampleYear01

159

Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

493

Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

850

Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

1,856

1 Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

18.24%

5 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

17.12%

10 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

19.20%

Templeton China World Fund | MSCI Golden Dragon Index

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

1 Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

13.60%

5 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

13.09%

10 Years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

9.53%

[1] Restated to reflect the decrease in the investment management fee effective May 1, 2011.

[2] Class A distribution and service (12b-1) fees have been restated to reflect the maximum annual rate approved by the board of trustees for the current fiscal year. Consequently, the total annual Fund operating expenses differ from the ratio of expenses to average net assets shown in the "Financial Highlights" due to the timing of accrual adjustments that are made during the Fund's fiscal year.

[3] New or additional investments into Class B are no longer permitted.