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: December 20, 2007


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

Date: December 20, 2007