EX-99.(N)(2) 12 file009.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REG. PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM




                                                                 Exhibit (n)(2)


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in this Amendment
No. 8 to Registration Statement No. 811-05749 on Form N-2 for The China Fund,
Inc.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
June 23, 2005