EX-99.(N)(2) 20 file017.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REG. PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in this Amendment
No. 7 to Registration Statement No. 811-05749 on Form N-2 for The China Fund,
Inc.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
April 27, 2005