EXHIBIT 12(b)

Gary L. French, Chief Executive Officer, and William C. Cox, 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:    July 3, 2007


By:      /s/William C. Cox
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         William C. Cox
         Chief Financial Officer of the The China Fund, Inc.

Date:    July 3, 2007




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