Edgar Filing: JF CHINA REGION FUND INC

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-6686
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JF China Region Fund, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

301 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton
1 Liberty Plaza
New York, NY 10006
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(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 800-441-9800
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Date of fiscal year end: December 31, 2003
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Date of reporting period: December 31, 2003
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Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with
the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

[LOGO OMITTED] JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.
(formerly JARDINE FLEMING CHINA REGION FUND, INC.)

ANNUAL REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 2003

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THIS REPORT, INCLUDING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HEREIN, IS
SENT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND FOR THEIR INFORMATION.
IT IS NOT A PROSPECTUS, CIRCULAR OR REPRESENTATION INTENDED
FOR USE IN THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF SHARES OF THE FUND OR OF
ANY SECURITIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT.

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CONTENTS
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Objectives 1
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Management 1
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Market Information 1
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Highlights 2
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Chairman's Statement 3
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Major Holdings 4
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Investment Portfolio 6
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities 12
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Statement of Operations 13
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets 14
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Financial Highlights 15
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Notes to Financial Statements 16
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Report of Independent Auditors 21
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Fund Management 22
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Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan 23
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Directors and Administration 24
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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

OBJECTIVES
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JF China Region Fund, Inc. (formerly known as Jardine Fleming China Region
Fund, Inc.) (the "Fund") seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation through
investments primarily in equity securities of companies with substantial assets
in, or revenues derived from, the People's Republic of China (PRC or China),
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau--collectively, the China Region.
The Fund provides investors with an opportunity to participate in the
growing economies of the China Region, especially that of the PRC, although
investments are expected to be predominantly in securities listed on the Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong. Hong Kong enterprises have made substantial investments
in the PRC, in Guangdong Province in particular, where abundant labor and land
are available. Hong Kong is also the largest trading partner of the PRC.
The economies of the PRC, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau have become
increasingly linked over the past 10 years and are becoming further integrated
now that Hong Kong and Macau have reverted to Chinese sovereignty. Investments
made by the Fund will seek to take advantage of opportunities resulting from
this linkage among the China Region markets.

MANAGEMENT
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JF International Management Inc. ("JFIM") (formerly Jardine Fleming
International Management Inc.) is the investment management company appointed to
advise and manage the Fund's portfolio. JFIM is part of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
("JPMC"), one of the world's premier financial services institutions. In asset
management, JPMC operates globally under the name of JPMorgan Fleming Asset
Management ("JPMFAM"), although in Asia it uses the sub-brand JF Asset
Management. Funds under management for the global asset management business of
JPMFAM were US $559 billion as of December 31, 2003.
Chung Man Wing is the portfolio manager of the Fund. Mr. Chung joined
JPMFAM in late 2000 as head of the Greater China team. Previously, he was chief
investment officer at HSBC Asset Management (Asia).

MARKET INFORMATION
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THE FUND IS LISTED ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE (SYMBOL JFC). THE SHARE PRICE
IS PUBLISHED IN
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[ ] The Wall Street Journal (daily)
[ ] The Asian Wall Street Journal (daily)
[ ] Reuters (page JFC)

THE NET ASSET VALUE IS PUBLISHED IN
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[ ] The Wall Street Journal under "Closed-End Funds" (every Monday)
[ ] The Asian Wall Street Journal under "Closed-End Funds" (every Monday)
[ ] Reuters (page JFC)

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

HIGHLIGHTS

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DECEMBER 31, 2003 December 31, 2002
US$ US$
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Net Assets $63.9 MILLION $34.2 million

Net Asset Value Per Share $13.93 $7.47

MARKET DATA

Share Price on the
New York Stock Exchange $18.08 $6.50

Premium (Discount) to Net Asset Value 29.8% (13.0%)

TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003
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Net Asset Value 86.48%
Share Price 178.15%

JFC Benchmark Index* 48.67%
MSCI Hong Kong Index (Total) 38.10%
BNP Prime Peregrine China Index 63.69%
Taiwan Weighted Index 35.50%

NET ASSET VALUE AND SHARE PRICE VS. BENCHMARK INDEX

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EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC

NET ASSET VALUE SHARE PRICE JFC BENCHMARK INDEX*
7/16/92 100 100 100
7/27/92 99.78 98.33 89.81
8/28/92 100.43 94.2 91.11
9/30/92 100.94 80 79.15
10/30/92 108.6 92.53 90.31
11/30/92 111.05 96.67 91.95
12/31/92 109.29 93.02 90.21
1/29/93 110.16 96.37 87.65
2/26/93 117.49 98.85 97.55
3/31/93 120.54 108.9 94.28
4/30/93 125.48 118.95 97.84
5/28/93 129.84 122.3 92.05
6/30/93 122.35 120.09 83.13
7/30/93 120.67 116.73 77.96
8/27/93 124.75 129.29 82.27
9/30/93 128.39 126.81 84.74
10/29/93 147.17 150.32 102.63
11/26/93 156.34 166.71 113.9
12/31/93 188.96 187.39 128.98
1/28/94 175.52 183.65 111.34
2/25/94 158.91 148.41 103.16
3/31/94 136.56 136.08 91.08
4/29/94 132.14 134.18 87.3
5/27/94 136.06 148.41 90.89
6/30/94 123.99 123.29 82.84
7/29/94 130.78 126.47 87.48
8/26/94 130.78 135.83 92.18
9/30/94 132.98 129.56 94.14
10/28/94 132.34 126.47 89.14
11/23/94 124.35 110.76 80.63
12/30/94 115.72 94.29 72.23
1/27/95 101.37 90.1 62.02
2/24/95 108.27 98.48 66.92
3/31/95 109.37 94.29 67.13
4/30/95 105.33 90.1 63.43
5/26/95 113.68 107.01 70.35
6/30/95 111.93 92.33 69.32
7/28/95 116.08 95.51 73.64
8/31/95 108.89 88.13 69.66
9/30/95 112.85 94.42 68.82
10/31/95 110.46 89.22 67.02
11/30/95 104.65 85.02 64.06
12/29/95 103.54 84.52 63.34
1/31/96 112.35 107.76 72.64
2/29/96 113.37 95.08 73.99
3/31/96 110.12 95.08 70.65
4/30/96 111.7 96.18 68.52
5/31/96 112.25 94.07 71.64
6/30/96 111.98 87.73 71.47
7/31/96 110.21 81.39 71.69
8/30/96 110.68 84.52 73.69
9/30/96 112.16 85.62 74.73
10/31/96 113.18 83.51 77.45
11/29/96 125.79 90.86 89.15
12/31/96 132.84 95.25 97.43
1/31/97 135.63 99.49 99.27
2/28/97 138.13 99.49 100.73
3/27/97 133.96 99.49 99.65
4/30/97 148.44 106.94 106.53
5/31/97 159.48 115.41 111.06
6/30/97 170.35 124.89 114.45
7/31/97 178.89 130.22 117.43
8/31/97 187.33 126.5 121.24
9/30/97 167.65 124.38 116.19
10/31/97 124.12 87.29 88.5
11/28/97 107.96 84.67 82.92
12/31/97 110 82.89 83.73
1/30/98 85.88 79.75 70.48
2/28/98 114.29 88.25 86.61
3/31/98 107.58 80.77 83.66
4/30/98 98.27 74.9 76.62
5/29/98 83.74 60.57 69.04
6/30/98 72.75 54.24 63.53
7/31/98 57.28 44.1 56.17
8/31/98 51.32 29.76 50.16
9/30/98 60.82 40.91 56.88
10/30/98 70.51 50.48 65.12
11/30/98 72.47 53.14 64.68
12/31/98 69.86 46.76 61.44
1/29/99 63.27 45.7 55.92
2/26/99 63.43 44.63 56.22
3/31/99 69.67 47.82 62.49
4/30/99 82.25 62.17 74.33
5/31/99 76.94 57.39 69.97
6/30/99 90.35 74.39 80.74
7/30/99 84.95 60.57 75.8
8/31/99 88.77 61.11 78.44
9/30/99 84.11 56.86 73.92
10/29/99 87.65 59.51 75.69
11/30/99 99.29 68.01 82.85
12/31/99 110.11 72.07 90.38
1/31/00 108.99 69.94 90.33
2/29/00 113.38 73.68 91.87
3/31/00 118.43 75.28 96.89
4/28/00 100.86 64.07 87.24
5/31/00 94.69 62.46 82.27
6/30/00 98.52 66.73 85.48
7/31/00 102.07 69.94 89.73
8/31/00 103.94 71.54 88.73
9/29/00 95.34 66.73 79.73
10/31/00 87.4 64.07 72.78
11/30/00 83 61.93 68.48
12/29/00 87.3 60.33 71.12
1/31/01 95.81 71.33 78.24
2/28/01 91.42 67.57 76.15
3/30/01 84.59 60.73 69.8
4/30/01 86.09 63.89 69.03
5/31/01 87.12 66.46 67.29
6/29/01 84.69 66.2 65.3
7/31/01 78.98 60.22 61.21
8/31/01 73.1 54.24 57.47
9/28/01 66.37 50.83 48.34
10/31/01 71.51 51.34 51.1
11/30/01 76.18 55.95 57.64
12/31/01 76.09 56.12 63.41
1/31/02 75.34 55.52 63.09
2/28/02 75.53 57.92 60.84
3/28/02 81.23 63.64 65.43
4/30/02 80.95 64.92 66.68
5/31/02 81.88 65.18 64.55
6/28/02 76.65 58.94 60.36
7/31/02 73.94 54.24 57.39
8/30/02 70.29 53.39 54.89
9/30/02 65.71 49.71 49.3
10/31/02 68.42 52.96 52.07
11/29/02 70.48 55.78 54.34
12/31/02 69.82 55.52 50.92
1/31/03 77.58 62.36 53.73
2/28/03 77.3 66.63 50.72
3/31/03 73.94 64.41 48.9
4/30/03 73.75 63.21 48.38
5/30/03 82.63 65.43 53.24
6/30/03 86.93 73.46 55.68
7/31/03 96.93 80.3 60.86
8/29/03 104.13 88.58 66.88
9/30/03 106.37 86.87 68.73
10/31/03 120.3 116.09 73.75
11/28/03 119.37 114.63 72.11
12/31/03 130.21 154.44 75.7

* JFC Benchmark: MSCI Golden Dragon Index (Total)
Prior to March 2001: 25% Taiwan Weighted Index, 20% BNP Prime Peregrine China
Index, 50% MSCI Hong Kong Index, 5% HSBC
Prior to March 1999: 60% Hong Kong All Ordinaries Index, 30% Credit Lyonnais
Securities Asia All China B Index, 10% Taiwan Weighted
Index
Prior to January 1997: Peregrine Greater China Index
** Commencement of operations
Source: JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
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Dear Fellow Shareholders,

It is very pleasing to be able to report to you an improvement in 2003 of
86.48% in net assets. This result is significantly ahead of the Fund's
benchmark, the MSCI Golden Dragon Index (Total), which registered a rise of
48.67% and was achieved even without the ability to leverage. During the same
period, the share price gained 178.15%.

The positive returns have shrouded what has been a difficult period for
investors in the region. A number of exceptional world events such as the spread
of the SARS virus and the resurrection by North Korea of its nuclear weapons
program conspired to depress Far Eastern stock markets at a time when those in
the West rebounded.

Notwithstanding, the China Region has enjoyed an unprecedented inflow of
foreign capital in the year and this appears set to continue, given the
continuing growth momentum that has been evident throughout the region. China
continues its focus on lowering unemployment and, without some strengthening of
its banking system, any thoughts of a free float of the Renminbi in the near
future seem remote. There are concerns over energy shortages which are believed
to have been the cause of blackouts in a number of coastal cities over the last
six months. If true, this factor could act as a constraint on continued growth
since China already imports a significant proportion, more than one third, of
its oil and gas.

The optimism with which your Board views the China Region is in stark
contrast to the gloomy forecasts that were prevalent a year ago. This only
serves to highlight the high volatility in this market. The proposal for
liquidation of the Fund was defeated at the Fund's Annual Meeting in May 2003.
Since that time, the discount has narrowed and more recently has converted to,
at times, a considerable premium. Your Board continues to keep a close watch on
the share price and discount/premium and is prepared to take action as may be
necessary to achieve the best advantage for shareholders.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/THE RT. HON. THE EARL OF CROMER

The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Cromer
Chairman

February 19, 2004

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MAJOR HOLDINGS
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AT DECEMBER 31, 2003
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% of Net
Assets
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ALUMINUM CORPORATION OF CHINA 'H' 3.4

Aluminum Corporation of China Limited is a producer of
alumina and primary aluminum in China. The company refines
bauxite into alumina and smelts alumina to produce primary
aluminum.

SKYWORTH DIGITAL HOLDINGS 3.1

Skyworth Digital Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries,
designs, manufactures, and sells color televisions and
audio-visual products.

FONG'S INDUSTRIES 2.9

Fong's Industries Company Limited, through its subsidiaries,
manufactures and sells dyeing machines and stainless steel
casting products. The company also trades stainless steel
supplies and machine parts as well as invests in properties.

JIANGXI COPPER 'H' 2.8

Jiangxi Copper Company Limited, operates in the copper
mining, milling, smelting and refining to produce copper cathode
and other related products, including pyrite concentrates,
sulphuric acid and electrolytic gold and silver businesses. The
company also provides smelting and refining services pursuant to
tolling arrangements for customers.

CHINA SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT 'H' 2.7

China Shipping Development Company Limited operates crude
oil and refined oil shipment, coal shipment, and dry bulk
shipment along the People's Republic of China coast as well as
internationally.

CHINA INTERNATIONAL MARINE CONTAINERS 'B' 2.7

China International Marine Containers Company Limited
designs and manufactures containers, transport vehicles, airport
facilities, and other transport equipment. The company also
operates in the timber industry and real estate development.

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MAJOR HOLDINGS (CONTINUED)
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AT DECEMBER 31, 2003
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% of Net
Assets
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TCL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS 2.7

TCL International Holdings Limited, through its
subsidiaries, manufactures television sets, trades television
related components, and manufactures audio-visual products. The
company also manufactures personal computers and peripheral
products. In addition, TCL International operates information
technology and other business.

CITIC INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS 2.6

CITIC International Financial Holdings Limited, through its
subsidiaries, provides general banking services. The company also
provides securities brokerage, investment banking, and asset
management.

BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS 'H' 2.5

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited, through its
subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes minibuses and sedans
in the People's Republic of China. The company also manufactures
and trades automotive components.

CHONGQING IRON & STEEL 'H' 2.5

Chongqing Iron & Steel Company Limited manufactures and
sells steel products. The products include medium-gauge steel
plates, steel sections, and wire rods.

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TOTAL MAJOR HOLDINGS 27.9

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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
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AT DECEMBER 31, 2003
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Holdings Market
(in shares Value
Description or par) (in US$)
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COMMON STOCKS (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
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CHINA (49.1%)
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AUTOMOBILES (4.9%)
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 'H' 2,900,000 1,596,927
Chongqing Changan Automobile 'B' 1,180,000 1,556,441
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3,153,368
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BIOTECHNOLOGY (1.0%)
Tong Ren Tang Technologies 'H' 350,000 615,392
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CHEMICALS (5.0%)
* Jilin Chemical Industrial 'H' 4,000,000 788,319
* Sinopec Beijing Yanhua Petrochemical 'H' 3,712,000 1,446,386
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 'H' 2,150,000 955,451
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3,190,156
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COMMERCIAL BANKS (2.6%)
CITIC International Financial Holdings 'H' 3,100,000 1,677,111
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES (0.5%)
CCID Consulting 'H' 4,300,000 155,088
Shenzhen Dongjiang Environmental 'H' 3,150,000 178,531
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333,619
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (1.1%)
Anhui Conch Cement 'H' 550,000 708,457
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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS (0.9%)
Digital China Holdings 'H' 1,704,000 570,681
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FOOD PRODUCTS (2.0%)
COFCO International 'H' 1,950,000 1,255,901
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES (3.9%)
* Guangdong Kelon Electrical Holdings 'H' 1,811,000 781,473
TCL International Holdings 'H' 3,900,000 1,720,585
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2,502,058
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INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES (1.5%)
China Merchants Holdings International 'H' 712,000 940,058
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INSURANCE (1.2%)
* China Life Insurance 'H' 922,000 754,146
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MACHINERY (4.7%)
* China International Marine Containers 'B' 899,935 1,722,586
* Guangzhou Shipyard International 'H' 3,500,000 825,030
Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery 'B' 300,000 435,000
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2,982,616
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MARINE (2.7%)
China Shipping Development 'H' 2,350,000 1,740,550
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METALS & MINING (11.2%)
Aluminum Corporation of China 'H' 2,858,000 2,172,026
Angang New Steel 'H' 1,500,000 811,505
Chongqing Iron & Steel 'H' 2,950,000 1,567,461
Jiangxi Copper 'H' 3,300,000 1,817,192
Maanshan Iron and Steel 'H' 2,300,000 762,880
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7,131,064
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PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS (0.4%)
Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings 'B' 300,000 278,230
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PHARMACEUTICALS (0.9%)
HUA Han Bio-Pharmaceutical Holdings 'H' 3,000,000 595,104
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REAL ESTATE (1.1%)
China Overseas Land & Investment 'H' 3,700,000 676,770
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
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TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE (3.5%)
Cosco Pacific 'H' 746,000 994,558
GZI Transport 'H' 2,150,000 664,662
Hainan Meilan Airport 'H' 850,000 591,240
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2,250,460
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TOTAL CHINA 31,355,741
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HONG KONG (28.0%)
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AIRLINES (1.0%)
Cathay Pacific Airways 340,000 645,984
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COMMERCIAL BANKS (1.9%)
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) 633,500 1,191,380
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS (1.8%)
TPV Technology 2,150,000 1,128,540
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CONTAINERS & PACKAGING (3.1%)
Hung Hing Printing Group 790,000 630,913
Singamas Container Holdings 2,500,000 1,320,306
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1,951,219
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FOOD PRODUCTS (1.7%)
Global Bio-chem Technology Group 1,794,000 1,109,212
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HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES (1.0%)
Hengan International Group 1,200,000 645,340
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES (5.5%)
Alco Holdings 1,600,000 510,089
Skyworth Digital Holdings 8,000,000 2,009,442
Techtronic Industries 350,500 972,940
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3,492,471
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INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES (0.9%)
Hutchison Whampoa 80,000 589,952
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
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INSURANCE (1.6%)
China Insurance International Holdings 2,050,000 1,043,042
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LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS (0.8%)
Playmates Holdings 3,000,000 490,768
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MACHINERY (2.9%)
Fong's Industries 2,150,000 1,855,513
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MEDIA (1.1%)
Oriental Press Group 1,886,000 686,295
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MISCELLANEOUS (0.0%)
* Health Asia MediCentres Beijing++ 1,000,000 0
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MULTILINE RETAIL (1.1%)
Aeon Stores (Hong Kong) 1,000,000 721,338
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS (1.7%)
Fountain Set (Holdings) 1,600,000 1,092,312
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TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE (1.9%)
Hopewell Holdings 785,000 1,208,338
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TOTAL HONG KONG 17,851,704
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SINGAPORE (1.3%)
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CONTAINERS & PACKAGING (1.3%)
* Full Appex Holdings 2,000,000 842,019
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TOTAL SINGAPORE 842,019
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SOUTH KOREA (2.1%)
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MARINE (2.1%)
* Hanjin Shipping 71,500 1,326,185
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TOTAL SOUTH KOREA 1,326,185
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
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TAIWAN (17.4%)
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AIRLINES (0.0%)
Eva Airways 662 270
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COMMERCIAL BANKS (1.5%)
* Cosmos Bank Taiwan 1,800,000 954,345
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COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS (0.9%)
High Tech Computer 160,000 586,745
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HOUSEHOLD DURABLES (4.7%)
Hon Hai Precision Industry 240,000 943,741
Optimax Technology 430,000 1,234,904
Synnex Technology International 602,000 815,670
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2,994,315
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INSURANCE (2.0%)
* Cathay Financial Holding GDR 85,000 1,275,000
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INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES (1.0%)
Gamania Digital Entertainment 780,000 643,299
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MARINE (2.3%)
Taiwan Navigation 1,200,000 795,287
Yang Ming Marine Transport 695,000 689,882
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1,485,169
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT (4.3%)
* Advanced Semiconductor Engineering 940,000 966,303
MediaTek 60,250 566,119
* Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 638,000 1,193,314
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2,725,736
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS (0.7%)
Pou Chen 816 865
Tainan Enterprises 350,000 475,258
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476,123
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TOTAL TAIWAN 11,141,002
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(97.9% of Net Assets) (Cost $43,272,575) 62,516,651
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Other assets in excess of liabilities (2.1% of Net Assets) 1,365,984
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NET ASSETS (100.0%) 63,882,635
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Aggregate cost for Federal income tax purposes is
$43,455,116. The aggregate unrealized gain for all
securities is as follows:

Excess of market value over cost 19,492,840
Excess of cost over market value (431,305)
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Net unrealized gain 19,061,535
================================================================================
GDR - Global Depository Receipts
* Non-income producing security.
++ At fair value as determined under the supervision of the Board of
Directors.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AT DECEMBER 31, 2003
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(in US$)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ASSETS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investments at value (cost $43,272,575) 62,516,651
Cash (including foreign currencies with a cost of $806,053
and value of $807,685) 1,536,709
Receivable for securities sold 94,306
Dividend receivable 23,138
Prepaid expenses 39,583
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TOTAL ASSETS 64,210,387
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LIABILITIES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued expenses payable 227,341
Due to Investment Advisor 100,411
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TOTAL LIABILITIES 327,752
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NET ASSETS 63,882,635
================================================================================

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

Common stock, $0.01 par value
(100,000,000 shares authorized;
4,585,160 shares issued and outstanding) 45,852
Paid-in capital 96,142,005
Accumulated net investment loss (8,981)
Accumulated realized loss on investments
and foreign currency transactions (51,541,953)
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation on investments,
and foreign currency holdings, and other assets
and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies 19,245,712
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NET ASSETS 63,882,635
================================================================================

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ($63,882,635 / 4,585,160) 13.93
================================================================================

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003
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(IN US$)
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INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dividends (net of foreign withholding tax of $55,379) 1,068,125
Interest (net of foreign withholding tax of $289) 10,010
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME 1,078,135
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EXPENSES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investment advisory fees 459,101
Legal fees 163,541
Administration and accounting fees 138,324
Directors' fees and expenses 109,518
Custodian fees 103,383
Audit fees 48,507
Shareholder service fees 44,500
Insurance 33,884
Shareholder report and meeting expenses 25,349
NYSE listing fee 25,000
Other expenses 16,602
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TOTAL EXPENSES 1,167,709
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NET INVESTMENT LOSS (89,574)
================================================================================

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS, FOREIGN CURRENCY
HOLDINGS AND OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES DENOMINATED IN
FOREIGN CURRENCIES
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NET REALIZED GAIN
Investments 11,397,110
Foreign currency transactions 12,285
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION
Investments and foreign currency holdings and
other assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies 18,324,290
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS,
FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDINGS AND OTHER ASSETS
AND LIABILITIES DENOMINATED IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES 29,733,685
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INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 29,644,111
================================================================================

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

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Year Ended Year Ended
December 31, 2003 December 31, 2002
(in US$) (in US$)
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
Operations
Net investment loss (89,574) (164,107)
Net realized gain (loss) on investment
transactions 11,397,110 (4,384,675)
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions 12,285 (65,414)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
on investments, foreign currency holdings
and other assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies 18,324,290 1,424,348
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations 29,644,111 (3,189,848)
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CAPITAL SHARES REPURCHASED (10,191) (731,318)
============================================================================================================

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 29,633,920 (3,921,166)
Net Assets:
Beginning of year 34,248,715 38,169,881
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End of year 63,882,635 34,248,715
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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For the For the For the For the For the
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
(in US$) (in US$) (in US$) (in US$) (in US$)
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FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD:
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Net asset value,
beginning of year 7.47 8.14 9.34 11.78 7.50
====================================================================================================================
Net investment income
(loss) (0.02) (0.04) (0.11) (0.06) 0.03
Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)
on investment and
foreign currency-
related transactions 6.48 (0.66) (1.31) (2.73) 4.29
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Total from investment
operations 6.46 (0.70) (1.42) (2.79) 4.32
====================================================================================================================
Dividends from net
investment income -- -- -- -- (0.04)
====================================================================================================================
Dilutive Effect of
Capital shares repurchased --* 0.03 0.22 0.35 --
====================================================================================================================
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF
YEAR 13.93 7.47 8.14 9.34 11.78
====================================================================================================================
Market value, end of
year 18.08 6.50 6.57 7.06 8.44
====================================================================================================================
TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN
Per share market value 178.2% (1.1%) (6.9%) (16.3%) 54.2%
Per share net asset
value 86.5% (8.2%) (12.8%) (20.7%) 57.6%

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of year 63,882,635 34,248,715 38,169,881 56,150,319 107,250,954
Ratios of total expenses
to average net assets 2.54% 2.62% 3.51%+ 2.02% 2.28%
Ratios of net investment
income (loss) to
average net assets (0.19%) (0.44%) (1.25%) (0.36%) 0.37%
Portfolio turnover rate 162.5% 245.0% 212.1% 94.8% 90.8%
Number of shares
outstanding at end of
year (in thousands) 4,585 4,587 4,689 6,012 9,101

+ The ratio of total expenses to average net assets for the year ended
December 31, 2001 is relatively higher than that of previous years as a
result of the expenses incurred in relation to a tender offer and share
repurchases that decreased the size of the Fund following similar actions
in the previous year.
* Less than $0.01 per share.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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DECEMBER 31, 2003
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1. ORGANIZATION AND CAPITAL

JF China Region Fund, Inc. (formerly known as Jardine Fleming China Region
Fund, Inc.) (the "Fund") was incorporated in the State of Maryland on May
22, 1992, and is registered as a non-diversified, closed-end management
investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund
commenced operations on July 16, 1992.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following significant accounting policies, which are in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
for investment companies, are consistently followed by the Fund in the
preparation of its financial statements.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP")
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual
results could differ from these estimates.

I) SECURITY VALUATION

All securities for which market quotations are readily available are
valued at the last sales price prior to the time of determination, or,
if no sales price is available at that time, at the mean between the
last current bid and asked prices. Securities that are traded
over-the-counter are valued, if bid and asked quotations are
available, at the mean between the current bid and asked prices.
Investments in short-term debt securities having a maturity of 60 days
or less are valued at amortized cost. All other securities and assets
are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of
Directors. In valuing the Fund's assets, quotations of foreign
securities in a foreign currency are translated to U.S. dollar
equivalents at the exchange rate in effect on the valuation date.

II) U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

No provision for federal income taxes is required since the Fund
intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under
subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code and distribute substantially
all of its taxable income.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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DECEMBER 31, 2003
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

At December 31, 2003, the components of net assets (excluding paid in
capital) on a tax basis were as follows:

Tax basis Ordinary Income................. $ 0
Plus/Less:Cumulative Timing Differences... (8,981)
------------
Accumulated net investment loss......................... $ (8,981)
------------
Tax basis capital loss carryover.......... $(51,359,412)
Plus/Less:Cumulative Timing Differences... (182,541)
------------
Accumulated capital loss................................ $(51,541,953)
------------
Book unrealized foreign exchange gain................... 1,636
------------
Tax unrealized appreciation............... $ 19,061,535
Plus/Less:Cumulative Timing Differences... 182,541
------------
Unrealized appreciation................................. 19,244,076
------------
Net assets (excluding paid in capital).................. $(32,305,222)
============

The differences between book and tax basis unrealized appreciation is
primarily attributable to wash sales. The cumulative timing difference for
the capital loss carryover is due to wash sales. The timing difference for
ordinary income is due to post-October foreign exchange losses.

Net Asset Value......................................... $ 63,882,635
Paid in Capital......................................... (96,187,857)
------------
Net assets (excluding paid in capital).................. $(32,305,222)
============

As of December 31, 2003, the Fund has capital loss carryforwards for
federal income tax purposes of $51,359,412, of which $32,292,614 expires in
2006, $11,676,567 expires in 2007, $3,780,058 expires in 2009 and
$3,610,173 expires in 2010. The Fund intends to retain gains realized in
future periods that may be offset by available capital loss carryforward.

During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Fund reclassified $12,285 from
accumulated net realized loss on investments to accumulated net investment
loss as a result of permanent book and tax differences relating primarily
to realized foreign currency losses. The Fund also reclassified $68,307
from accumulated net investment loss to paid-in capital as a result of
permanent tax differences relating to the net operating loss for the year
ended December 31, 2003. Net assets were not affected by the
reclassifications. The Fund's realized foreign exchange losses incurred
after October 31, 2003, but before December 31, 2003, are deemed to arise
on the first business day of the following year. The Fund incurred and
elected to defer such realized foreign exchange losses of $8,981.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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III) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The books and records of the Fund are maintained in United States
dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at
the mid-market price of such currencies against U.S. dollars as
follows:

o investments, other assets, and liabilities at the prevailing
rates of exchange on the valuation date;

o investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing
rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.

Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign
exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund
does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as
a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the
fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the
securities held at period-end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate
the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations
arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during
the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency
gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized and
unrealized gains (losses) on investments.

Unrealized currency gains (losses) from valuing foreign currency
denominated assets and liabilities at period-end exchange rates are
reflected as a component of accumulated net unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, foreign currency holdings, and other assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.

IV) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME AND GAINS

The Fund intends to distribute to shareholders, at least annually,
substantially all of its net investment income and expects to
distribute annually any net long-term capital gains in excess of net
short-term capital losses. An additional distribution may be made to
the extent necessary to avoid the payment of a 4% federal excise tax.

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with federal income tax regulations and may differ from those
determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.

V) OTHER

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains
and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the
identified cost basis. Interest income is recognized on the accrual
basis. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded
on the ex-dividend date. Portfolio turnover rate is calculated by
dividing the lesser of purchases or sales of investment securities
having maturities greater than one year at the time of acquisition by
the average monthly market value of those investment securities.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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VI) RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts
that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under
these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made
against the Fund and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based
on experience, the risk of any loss from such claims is considered
remote.

3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

Consistent with its investment objective, the Fund engages in the
following transactions practices. The investment objective, policies,
program, and risk factors of the Fund are described more fully in the
Fund's Prospectus.

I) FOREIGN TRANSACTIONS

Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain
considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S.
dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors,
the level of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign
securities markets and the possibility of political or economic
instability.

II) OTHER

During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Fund made purchases of
$72,258,511 and sales of $73,665,555 of investment securities other
than short-term investments. There were no purchases or sales of U.S.
government securities.

4. RELATED PARTY AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS

I) JF International Management Inc. (formerly Jardine Fleming
International Management Inc.) (the "Adviser") an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., provides
investment advisory services to the Fund under the terms of an
investment advisory agreement. The Advisor is paid a fee, computed
weekly and payable monthly, at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund's
weekly net assets.

II) PFPC Inc. (the "Administrator") provides administrative and accounting
services to the Fund under an Administrative and Accounting Services
Agreement. The Administrator receives a fee, payable monthly, at an
annual rate of 0.135% of the first $100 million, 0.095% of the next
$50 million, 0.08% of the next $50 million and 0.065% of the excess
over $200 million of the Fund's average weekly net assets, subject to
a minimum annual fee of $138,000, plus reimbursement for certain
out-of-pocket expenses.

III) During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Fund paid $34,241 in
brokerage commissions to J.P. Morgan Chase Group companies, affiliated
brokers/dealers.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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5. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Fund's Board of Directors
authorized the Fund to purchase shares of its common stock from Fund
shareholders, as described below. Any purchase of shares by the Fund has
the effect of increasing the net asset value per share of the Fund's
remaining shares outstanding. All shares purchased by the Fund are
thereafter considered authorized and unissued.

I) SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

The Fund was authorized to repurchase up to 460,761 shares (10% of its
issued and outstanding shares) in the open market through July 22,
2003. Repurchases were made only when the Fund's shares were trading
at less than net asset value and at such times and amounts as were
believed to be in the best interest of the Fund's shareholders. On
July 23, 2003, the Fund's Board of Directors approved a new 10% share
repurchase program which authorized the Fund to repurchase up to
458,516 shares in the open market during 2003 and 2004.

During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Fund paid $731,318 to
repurchase 102,114 shares, at a per-share weighted average discount to
net asset value of 14.85%.

During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Fund paid $10,191 to
repurchase 1,550 shares at a per-share weighted average discount to
net asset value of 13.07%.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
JF China Region Fund, Inc.

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including
the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of
changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of JF China Region Fund, Inc.
(formerly Jardine Fleming China Region Fund, Inc.) (the "Fund") at December 31,
2003, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its
net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial
highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as
"financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance
with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America,
which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included
confirmation of securities at December 31, 2003 by correspondence with the
custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 13, 2004

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

FUND MANAGEMENT
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Information pertaining to the Directors and officers of the Fund is set forth
below.

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NUMBER OF
TERM OF PORTFOLIOS IN OTHER
OFFICE AND FUND COMPLEX TRUSTEESHIPS/
NAME, (DOB), ADDRESS AND LENGTH OF TIME PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) OVERSEEN BY DIRECTORSHIPS
POSITION(S) WITH FUND SERVED 1 DURING PAST 5 YEARS DIRECTOR HELD BY DIRECTOR
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Cromer Since 1994 Chairman of the Board of the Fund; 1 Director of Schroder Asia
(June 3, 1946) Chief Executive Officer of Cromer Pacific Fund Limited, Business
6 Sloane Terrace Mansions Associates Limited; Chairman of Link Somerset Limited and
London, SW1X 9DG Lloyd George-Standard Chartered Western Provident Association;
United Kingdom China Fund Limited and Philippine former Director of Inchcape
Chairman and Director, Class I Discovery Investment Company Limited. Pacific Limited, A1HQ.com Inc.
and Korea Asia Fund Limited.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alexander Reid Hamilton Since 1994 Director of Citic Pacific Limited, 1 See Principal Occupation
(October 4, 1941) Cosco Pacific Limited, Esprit
P.O. Box 12343 Holdings Limited, Cosco
General Post Office International Holdings Limited,
Hong Kong Shangri-La Asia Limited and Octopus
Director, Class I Cards Limited.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Julian M. I. Reid Since 1998 Chief Executive Officer of 3a Asset 1 None
(August 7, 1944) Management Limited; Chairman of
10 Frere Felix de Valois Street Saffron Fund, Inc.
Port Louis, Mauritius
Director, Class III
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INTERESTED DIRECTORS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A. Douglas Eu Since 1997 Director, Chief Operations Officer 1 None
(August 27, 1961) and Secretary of the Investment
21st Floor, Chater House Advisor; Chief Executive Officer of
8 Connaught Road JF Funds; Director of JF Asset
Central Management Limited and Ayudhaya JF
Hong Kong Asset Management Limited.
President, Treasurer and
Director, Class II
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Simon J. Crinage Since 2003 Vice President, JPMorgan Fleming 1 None
(May 10, 1965) Asset Management since September
Finsbury Dials 2000. Prior to that, Director of J.P.
20 Finsbury Street Morgan Asset Management (UK) Limited.
London EC2Y 9AQ
United Kingdom
Director, Class III
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OFFICER(S) WHO ARE NOT DIRECTORS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lauren Pan Since 2001 Vice President of JF Asset None None
(December 20, 1966) Management Limited since July 2000.
Secretary Prior to that, Manager of JF Asset
Management Limited.
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1 Number I, II or III below a Director's name indicates whether he serves in
Class I, II, or III on the Board of Directors. Class II Directors will
serve until the 2004 Annual Meeting with the position then becoming one for
subsequent three-year terms. Class III Directors will be elected for
three-year terms as of the 2005 Annual Meeting. Class I Directors will
serve until the 2006 Annual Meeting with the position then becoming one for
subsequent three-year terms.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND CASH PURCHASE PLAN
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE FUND OPERATES AN OPTIONAL DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND CASH PURCHASE PLAN (THE
"PLAN") WHEREBY:

a) shareholders may elect to receive dividend and capital gain
distributions in the form of additional shares of the Fund (the Share
Distribution Plan).

b) shareholders may make optional payments (any amount between $100 and
$3,000) which will be used to purchase additional shares in the open
market (the Share Purchase Plan).

FOR A COPY OF THE PLAN BROCHURE, AS WELL AS A DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT
AUTHORIZATION CARD, PLEASE CONTACT:

EquiServe Trust Company N.A.
(the Plan Agent):
P. O. Box 43010
Providence, RI 02940-3010
Telephone No: 800-426-5523 (toll-free)

The following should be noted with respect to the Plan:

If you participate in the Share Distribution Plan, whenever the Board of
Directors of the Fund declares an income dividend or net capital gain
distribution, you will automatically receive your distribution in newly issued
shares (cash will be paid in lieu of fractional shares) if the market price of
the shares on the date of the distribution is at or above the net asset value of
the shares. The number of shares to be issued to you by the Fund will be
determined by dividing the amount of the cash distribution to which you are
entitled (net of any applicable withholding taxes) by the greater of the net
asset value (NAV) per share on such date or 95% of the market price of a share
on such date. If the market price of the shares on such a distribution date is
below the NAV, the Plan Agent will, as agent for the participants, buy shares on
the open market, on the New York Stock Exchange or elsewhere, for the
participant's account on, or after, the payment date. There is no service charge
for purchases under this Plan.

For U.S. federal income tax purposes, shareholders receiving newly issued shares
pursuant to the Share Distribution Plan will be treated as receiving income or
capital gains in an amount equal to the fair market value (determined as of the
distribution date) of the shares received and will have a cost basis equal to
such fair market value. Shareholders receiving a distribution in the form of
shares purchased in the open market pursuant to the Plan will be treated as
receiving a distribution of the cash distribution that such shareholder would
have received had the shareholder not elected to have such distribution
reinvested and will have a cost basis in such shares equal to the amount of the
distribution.

There will be no brokerage charge to participants for shares issued directly by
the Fund under the Plan. Each participant will pay a pro rata share of brokerage
commissions incurred with respect to the Plan Agent's open market purchases of
shares in connection with the Plan. The Fund will pay the fees of the Plan Agent
for handling the Plan.

You may terminate your account under the Share Distribution Plan by notifying
the Plan Agent in writing. The Plan may be terminated by the Plan Agent or the
Fund with notice to you at least 30 days prior to any record date for the
payment of any distribution by the Fund. Upon any termination, the Plan Agent
will deliver a certificate or certificates for the full shares held for you
under the Plan and a cash adjustment for any fractional shares.

You also have the option of instructing the Plan Agent to make semiannual cash
purchases of shares in the open market. There is a service charge of $1.25 for
each purchase under this Share Purchase Plan.

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JF CHINA REGION FUND, INC.

DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATION
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS THE RT. HON. THE EARL OF CROMER - DIRECTOR AND
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
A. Douglas Eu - Director, President, and Treasurer
Simon J. Crinage* - Director
Alexander R. Hamilton - Director
Julian M. I. Reid - Director
Lauren Pan - Secretary

INVESTMENT ADVISER JF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INC.
P.O. Box 3151
Road Town, Tortola
British Virgin Islands

ADMINISTRATOR PFPC INC.
301 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19809
U.S.A.

CUSTODIAN CITIBANK N.A.
NEW YORK:
111 Wall Street, 16th Floor
New York, New York 10005
U.S.A.

HONG KONG:
Citibank Tower
Citibank Plaza
3 Garden Road
Hong Kong

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
U.S.A.

LEGAL COUNSEL CLEARY, GOTTLIEB, STEEN & HAMILTON
NEW YORK:
1 Liberty Plaza
New York, New York 10006
U.S.A.

HONG KONG:
Bank of China Tower
1 Garden Road
Hong Kong

REGISTRAR, TRANSFER AGENT, EQUISERVE TRUST COMPANY N.A.
AND DIVIDEND PAYING AGENT P. 0. Box 43010
Providence, RI 02940-3010
U.S.A.

* DIRECTOR EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2003.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 23(C) OF THE INVESTMENT
COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED, THAT FROM TIME TO TIME THE FUND MAY PURCHASE
SHARES OF ITS COMMON STOCK IN THE OPEN MARKET.

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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

(a) The registrant, as of the end of the period covered by this report, has
adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal
executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting
officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions,
regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant
or a third party.

(b) There have been no amendments, during the period covered by this
report, to a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the
registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing
similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed
by the registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of
the code of ethics description.

(c) The registrant has not granted any waivers, including an implicit
waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the
registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing
similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed
by the registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the
items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item's instructions.

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Registrant's Board of Directors has determined that it does not have an "audit
committee financial expert" serving on its audit committee. While Registrant
believes that each of the members of its audit committee has sufficient
knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements to serve on the
audit committee, none has the requisite experience to qualify as an "audit
committee financial expert" as such term is defined by the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

(a) The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for
professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the
audit of the registrant's annual financial statements or services that
are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory
and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years were
$33,750 for 2002 and $35,000 for 2003.

(b) The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for
assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are
reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant's
financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this
Item were $3,250 for 2002 and $0 for 2003.

(c) The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for
professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax
compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were $0 for 2002 and $0 for
2003.

(d) The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for
products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than
the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item were
$0 for 2002 and $0 for 2003.

(e)(1) Disclose the audit committee's pre-approval policies and procedures
described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

The registrant's Audit Committee shall pre-approve, to the extent
required by applicable law, all audit and non-audit services that
the registrant's independent auditors provide to the registrant and
(ii) all non-audit services that the registrant's independent
auditors provide to the registrant's investment adviser and any
entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the
registrant's investment adviser that provides ongoing services to
the registrant, if the engagement relates directly to the operations
and financial reporting of the registrant.

(e)(2) The percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b)
through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee
pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X
are as follows:

(b) 100%

(d) Not applicable.

(f) The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant's
engagement to audit the registrant's financial statements for the most
recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons
other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees
was zero percent (0%)

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for
services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's
investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is
primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by
another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by,
or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services
to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the
registrant was $0 for 2002 and $0 for 2003.

(h) The registrant's audit committee of the board of directors HAS
considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were
rendered to the registrant's investment adviser and any entity
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment
adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not
pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of
Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal
accountant's independence.

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. [RESERVED]

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

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GLOBAL PROXY VOTING
PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

2003 EDITION

JULY 1, 2003

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TABLE OF CONTENTS- GLOBAL

PART I: JPMORGAN FLEMING ASSET MANAGEMENT GLOBAL PROXY-VOTING PROCEDURES

A. OBJECTIVE....................................................3
B. PROXY COMMITTEE..............................................3
C. THE PROXY VOTING PROCESS...................................3-4
D. MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.............................4-5
E. ESCALATION OF MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.................5
F. RECORDKEEPING................................................5
EXHIBIT A....................................................6

PART II: JPMORGAN FLEMING ASSET MANAGEMENT GLOBAL PROXY-VOTING GUIDELINES

A. NORTH AMERICA.............................................8-20
Table of Contents.........................................9-10
Guidelines...............................................11-20

B. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA, CENTRAL AMERICA
AND SOUTH AMERICA........................................21-31
Table of Contents...........................................22
Guidelines...............................................23-31

C. ASIA (EX-JAPAN)..........................................32-33

D. JAPAN....................................................34-35

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PART I: JP MORGAN FLEMING ASSET MANAGEMENT PROXY
VOTING PROCEDURES

A. OBJECTIVE

As an investment adviser within JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management, each of
the entities listed on Exhibit A attached hereto (each referred to
individually as a "JPMFAM Entity" and collectively as "JPMFAM") may be
granted by its clients the authority to vote the proxies of the securities
held in client portfolios. In such cases, JPMFAM's objective is to vote
proxies in the best interests of its clients. To further that objective,
JPMFAM adopted these Procedures.

These Procedures incorporate detailed guidelines for voting proxies on
specific types of issues (the "Guidelines"). The Guidelines have been
developed and approved by the relevant Proxy Committee (as defined below)
with the objective of encouraging corporate action that enhances
shareholder value. Because proxy proposals and individual company facts and
circumstances may vary, JPMFAM may not always vote proxies in accordance
with the Guidelines.

B. PROXY COMMITTEE

To oversee the proxy-voting process on an on-going basis, a Proxy Committee
will be established for each global location where proxy-voting decisions
are made. Each Proxy Committee will be composed of a Proxy Administrator
(as defined below) and senior officers from among the Investment, Legal,
Compliance and Risk Management Departments. The primary functions of each
Proxy Committee are to periodically review general proxy-voting matters;
review and approve the Guidelines annually; and provide advice and
recommendations on general proxy-voting matters as well as on specific
voting issues to be implemented by the relevant JPMFAM Entity. The Proxy
Committee may delegate certain of its responsibilities to subgroups
composed of Proxy Committee members. The Proxy Committee meets at least
semi-annually, or more frequently as circumstances dictate.

C. THE PROXY VOTING PROCESS

JPMFAM investment professionals monitor the corporate actions of the
companies held in their clients' portfolios. To assist JPMFAM investment
professionals with public companies' proxy voting proposals, a JPMFAM
Entity may, but shall not be obligated to, retain the services of an
independent proxy voting service ("Independent Voting Service"). The
Independent Voting Service is assigned responsibility for various
functions, which may include one or more of the following: coordinating
with client custodians to ensure that all proxy materials are processed in
a timely fashion; providing JPMFAM with a comprehensive analysis of each
proxy proposal and providing JPMFAM with recommendations on how to vote
each proxy proposal based on the Guidelines or, where no Guideline exists
or where the Guidelines require a case-by-case analysis, on the Independent
Voting Service's analysis; and executing the voting of the proxies in
accordance with Guidelines and its recommendation, except when a
recommendation is overridden by JPMFAM, as described below. If those
functions are not assigned to an Independent Voting Service, they are
performed or coordinated by a Proxy Administrator (as defined below).

Situations often arise in which more than one JPMFAM client invests in the
same company or in which a single client may invest in the same company but
in multiple accounts. In those situations, two or more clients, or one
client with different accounts, may be invested in strategies having
different investment objectives, investment styles, or portfolio managers.
As a result, JPMFAM may

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cast different votes on behalf of different clients or on behalf of the
same client with different accounts.

C. THE PROXY VOTING PROCESS - CONTINUED

Each JPMFAM Entity appoints a JPMFAM professional to act as a proxy
administrator ("Proxy Administrator") for each global location of such
entity where proxy-voting decisions are made. The Proxy Administrators are
charged with oversight of these Procedures and the entire proxy-voting
process. Their duties, in the event an Independent Voting Service is
retained, include the following: evaluating the quality of services
provided by the Independent Voting Service; escalating proposals identified
by the Independent Voting Service as non-routine, but for which a Guideline
exists (including, but not limited to, compensation plans, anti-takeover
proposals, reincorporation, mergers, acquisitions and proxy-voting
contests) to the attention of the appropriate investment professionals and
confirming the Independent Voting Service's recommendation with the
appropriate JPMFAM investment professional (documentation of those
confirmations will be retained by the appropriate Proxy Administrator);
escalating proposals identified by the Independent Voting Service as not
being covered by the Guidelines (including proposals requiring a
case-by-case determination under the Guidelines) to the appropriate
investment professional and obtaining a recommendation with respect
thereto; reviewing recommendations of JPMFAM investment professionals with
respect to proposals not covered by the Guidelines (including proposals
requiring a case-by-case determination under the Guidelines) or to override
the Guidelines (collectively, "Overrides"); referring investment
considerations regarding Overrides to the Proxy Committee, if necessary;
determining, in the case of Overrides, whether a material conflict, as
described below, exists; escalating material conflicts to the Proxy
Committee; and maintaining the records required by these Procedures.

In the event investment professionals are charged with recommending how to
vote the proxies, the Proxy Administrator's duties include the following:
reviewing recommendations of investment professionals with respect to
Overrides; referring investment considerations regarding such Overrides to
the Proxy Committee, if necessary; determining, in the case of such
Overrides, whether a material conflict, as described below, exists;
escalating material conflicts to the Proxy Committee; and maintaining the
records required by these Procedures.

IN THE EVENT A JPMFAM INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL MAKES A RECOMMENDATION IN
CONNECTION WITH AN OVERRIDE, THE INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL MUST PROVIDE THE
APPROPRIATE PROXY ADMINISTRATOR WITH A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION
("CERTIFICATION") WHICH SHALL CONTAIN AN ANALYSIS SUPPORTING HIS OR HER
RECOMMENDATION AND A CERTIFICATION THAT HE OR SHE (A) RECEIVED NO
COMMUNICATION IN REGARD TO THE PROXY THAT WOULD VIOLATE EITHER THE J.P.
MORGAN CHASE ("JPMC") SAFEGUARD POLICY (AS DEFINED BELOW) OR WRITTEN POLICY
ON INFORMATION BARRIERS, OR RECEIVED ANY COMMUNICATION IN CONNECTION WITH
THE PROXY SOLICITATION OR OTHERWISE THAT WOULD SUGGEST THE EXISTENCE OF AN
ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN JPMFAM'S INTERESTS AND THAT OF ITS
CLIENTS AND (B) WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY PERSONAL OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP THAT
COULD PRESENT AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE CLIENTS'
INTERESTS.

D. MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

The U.S. Investment Advisers Act of 1940 requires that the proxy-voting
procedures adopted and implemented by a U.S. investment adviser include
procedures that address material conflicts of interest that may arise
between the investment adviser's interests and those of its clients. To
address such material potential conflicts of interest, JPMFAM relies on
certain policies and procedures. In order to maintain the integrity and
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including proxy-voting decisions, and to protect JPMFAM's decisions from
influences that could lead to a vote other than in its clients' best
interests, JPMC (including JPMFAM) adopted a Safeguard Policy, and
established formal informational barriers designed to restrict the flow of
information from JPMC's securities, lending, investment banking and other
divisions to JPMFAM investment professionals. The information barriers
include, where appropriate: computer firewalls; the establishment of
separate legal entities; and the physical separation of employees from
separate business divisions. Material conflicts of interest are further
avoided by voting in accordance with JPMFAM's predetermined Guidelines.
When an Override occurs, any potential material conflict of interest that
may exist is analyzed in the process outlined in these Procedures.

D. MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - CONTINUED

Examples of such material conflicts of interest that could arise include
circumstances in which: (i) management of a JPMFAM investment management
client or prospective client, distributor or prospective distributor of its
investment management products, or critical vendor, is soliciting proxies
and failure to vote in favor of management may harm JPMFAM's relationship
with such company and materially impact JPMFAM's business; or (ii) a
personal relationship between a JPMFAM officer and management of a company
or other proponent of a proxy proposal could impact JPMFAM's voting
decision.

E. ESCALATION OF MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

When an Override occurs, the investment professional must complete the
Certification and the Proxy Administrator will review the circumstances
surrounding such Certification. When a potential material conflict of
interest has been identified, the Proxy Administrator, in consultation with
a subgroup of the Proxy Committee, will evaluate the potential conflict and
determine whether an actual material conflict of interest exists. That
subgroup shall include a Proxy Committee member from the Investment
Department and one or more Proxy Committee members from the Legal,
Compliance or Risk Management Departments. In the event that the Proxy
Administrator and the subgroup of the Proxy Committee determine that an
actual material conflict of interest exists, they shall make a
recommendation on how the relevant JPMFAM Entity shall vote the proxy.
Sales and marketing professionals will be precluded from participating in
the decision-making process.

Depending upon the nature of the material conflict of interest, JPMFAM, in
the course of addressing the material conflict, may elect to take one or
more of the following measures, or other appropriate action:

o removing certain JPMFAM personnel from the proxy voting process;
o "walling off" personnel with knowledge of the material conflict to
ensure that such personnel do not influence the relevant proxy vote;
o voting in accordance with the applicable Guidelines, if any, if the
application of the Guidelines would objectively result in the casting
of a proxy vote in a predetermined manner; or
o deferring the vote to the Independent Voting Service, if any, which
will vote in accordance with its own recommendation.

The resolution of all potential and actual material conflict issues will be
documented in order to demonstrate that JPMFAM acted in the best interests
of its clients.

F. RECORDKEEPING

JPMFAM is required to maintain in an easily accessible place for seven (7)
years all records relating to the proxy voting process. Those records
include the following:

o a copy of the JPMFAM Proxy Voting Procedures and Guidelines;
o a copy of each proxy statement received on behalf of JPMFAM clients;

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o a record of each vote cast on behalf of JPMFAM client holdings;
o a copy of all documents created by JPMFAM personnel that were material
to making a decision on the voting of client securities or that
memorialize the basis of the decision; and
o a copy of each written request by a client for information on how
JPMFAM voted proxies on behalf of the client, as well as a copy of any
written response by JPMFAM to any request by a JPMFAM client for
information on how JPMFAM voted proxies on behalf of our client.

It should be noted that JPMFAM reserves the right to use the services of
the Independent Voting Service to maintain certain required records in
accordance with all applicable regulations.

EXHIBIT A
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J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.
J.P. Morgan Fleming Asset Management (USA) Inc.
Robert Fleming Inc.
J.P. Morgan Fleming Asset Management (London) Limited
J.P. Morgan Fleming Asset Management (UK) Limited
JF International Management Inc.
JF Asset Management Limited
JF Asset Management (Singapore) Limited

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PART II: PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

JPMFAM is a global asset management organization with the capabilities to invest
in securities of issuers located around the globe. Because the regulatory
framework and the business cultures and practices vary from region to region,
our proxy voting guidelines have been customized for each region to take into
account such variations.

JMPFAM currently has four sets of proxy voting guidelines covering the regions
of (1) North America, (2) Europe, Middle East, Africa, Central America and South
America (3) Asia (ex-Japan) and (4) Japan, respectively. Notwithstanding the
variations among the guidelines, all of these guidelines have been designed with
the uniform objective of encouraging corporate action that enhances shareholder
value. As a general rule, in voting proxies of a particular security, each
JPMFAM Entity will apply the guidelines of the region in which the issuer of
such security is organized.

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PART II.A: NORTH AMERICA PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

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PART II.A: NORTH AMERICA GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. UNCONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS...........................................11

2. PROXY CONTESTS...........................................................11
a. Election of Directors.................................................11
b. Reimburse Proxy Solicitation Expenses.................................11

3. RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS.................................................11

4. PROXY CONTEST DEFENSES................................................12-13
a. Board Structure: Staggered vs. Annual Elections.......................12
b. Shareholder Ability to Remove Directors...............................12
c. Cumulative Voting.....................................................12
d. Shareholder Ability to Call Special Meeting...........................13
e. Shareholder Ability to Act by Written Consent.........................13
f. Shareholder Ability to Alter the Size of the Board....................13

5. TENDER OFFER DEFENSES.................................................13-14
a. Poison Pills..........................................................13
b. Fair Price Provisions.................................................13
c. Greenmail.............................................................13
d. Unequal Voting Rights.................................................13
e. Supermajority Shareholder Vote Requirement to Amend Charter or Bylaws.13
f. Supermajority Shareholder Vote Requirement to Approve Mergers.........14

6. MISCELLANEOUS BOARD PROVISIONS...........................................14
a. Separate Chairman and CEO Positions...................................14
b. Lead Directors and Executive Sessions.................................14
c. Majority of Independent Directors.....................................14
d. Stock Ownership Requirements..........................................14
e. Term of Office........................................................14
f. Director and Officer Indemnification and Liability Protection.........14

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g. Board Size............................................................14

7. MISCELLANEOUS GOVERNANCE PROVISIONS......................................15
a. Independent Nominating Committee......................................15
b. Confidential Voting...................................................15
c. Equal Access..........................................................15
d. Bundled Proposals.....................................................15
e. Charitable Contributions..............................................15
f. Date/Location of Meeting..............................................15
g. Include Nonmanagement Employees on Board..............................15
h. Adjourn Meeting if Votes are Insufficient.............................15
i. Other Business........................................................15
j. Disclosure of Shareholder Proponents..................................15

8. CAPITAL STRUCTURE.....................................................15-16
a. Common Stock Authorization............................................15
b. Stock Distributions: Splits and Dividends.............................16
c. Reverse Stock Splits..................................................16
d. Blank Check Preferred Authorization...................................16
e. Shareholder Proposals Regarding Blank Check Preferred Stock...........16
f. Adjustments to Par Value of Common Stock..............................16
g. Restructurings/Recapitalizations......................................16
h. Share Repurchase Programs.............................................16
i. Targeted Share Placements.............................................16

PART II.A: NORTH AMERICA GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS

9. EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION...................................17-18
a. Stock-based Incentive Plans..........................................17
b. Approval of Cash or Cash-and-Stock Bonus Plans.......................17
c. Shareholder Proposals to Limit Executive and Director Pay............17
d. Golden and Tin Parachutes............................................17
e. 401(k) Employee Benefit Plans........................................17
f. Employee Stock Purchase Plans........................................17
g. Option Expensing.....................................................18
h. Options Repricing....................................................18
i. Stock Holding Periods................................................18

10. INCORPORATION............................................................18
a. Reincorporation Outside of the United States.........................18
b. Voting on State Takeover Statutes....................................18
c. Voting on Reincorporation Proposals..................................18

11. MERGERS AND CORPORATE RESTRUCTURINGS..................................18-19
a. Mergers and Acquisitions.............................................18
b. Nonfinancial Effects of a Merger or Acquisition......................18
c. Corporate Restructuring..............................................18
d. Spin-offs............................................................18
e. Asset Sales..........................................................18
f. Liquidations.........................................................18
g. Appraisal Rights.....................................................19
h. Changing Corporate Name..............................................19

12. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.......................................19-20
a. Energy and Environment...............................................19
b. Northern Ireland.....................................................19

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c. Military Business....................................................19
d. International Labor Organization Code of Conduct.....................19
e. Promote Human Rights in China, Nigeria, and Burma....................19
f. World Debt Crisis....................................................19
g. Equal Employment Opportunity and Discrimination......................19
h. Animal Rights........................................................19
i. Product Integrity and Marketing......................................19
j. Human Resources Issues...............................................20
k. Link Executive Pay with Social and/or Environmental Criteria.........20

13. FOREIGN PROXIES..........................................................20

14. PRE-SOLICITATION CONTACT.................................................20

PART II.A: NORTH AMERICA GUIDELINES

1. UNCONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS
Votes on director nominees should be made on a CASE-BY-CASE (for) basis.
Votes generally will be WITHHELD from directors who:

1) attend less than 75 percent of the board and committee meetings without
a valid excuse for the absences; or

2) implement or renew a dead-hand or modified dead-hand poison pill; or

3) are inside or affiliated outside directors and sit on the audit,
compensation, or nominating committees; or

4) ignore a shareholder proposal that is approved by a i) majority of the
shares outstanding, or ii) majority of the votes cast for two consecutive
years; or

5) are inside or affiliated outside directors and the full board serves as
the audit, compensation, or nominating committee or the company does not
have one of these committees.

Special attention will be paid to companies that display a chronic lack of
shareholder accountability.

2. PROXY CONTESTS
2A. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Votes in a contested election of directors must be evaluated on a
CASE-BY-CASE basis, considering the following factors: long-term financial
performance of the subject company relative to its industry; management's
track record; background to the proxy contest; qualifications of director

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nominees (both slates); evaluation of what each side is offering
shareholders as well as the likelihood that the proposed objectives and
goals can be met; and stock ownership positions.

2B. REIMBURSE PROXY SOLICITATION EXPENSES
Decisions to provide full reimbursement for dissidents waging a proxy
contest should be made on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

3. RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS
Vote FOR proposals to ratify auditors, unless an auditor has a financial
interest in or association with the company, and is therefore not
independent; or there is reason to believe that the independent auditor has
rendered an opinion that is neither accurate nor indicative of the
company's financial position.

Generally vote AGAINST auditor ratification and WITHHOLD votes from Audit
Committee members if non-audit fees exceed audit fees.

Generally vote FOR shareholder proposals asking for audit firm rotation
unless the rotation period is so short (less than five years) that it would
be unduly burdensome to the company.

4. PROXY CONTEST DEFENSES
4A. BOARD STRUCTURE: STAGGERED VS. ANNUAL ELECTIONS
Proposals regarding classified boards will be voted on a CASE-BY-CASE
basis. Classified boards normally will be supported if the company's
governing documents contain each of the following provisions:

1) Majority of board composed of independent directors,

2) Nominating committee composed solely of independent directors,

3) Do not require more than a two-thirds shareholders' vote to remove a
director, revise any bylaw or revise any classified board provision,

4) Confidential voting (however, there may be a provision for suspending
confidential voting during proxy contests),

5) Ability of shareholders to call special meeting or to act by written
consent with 90 days' notice,

6) Absence of superior voting rights for one or more classes of stock,

7) Board does not have the sole right to change the size of the board
beyond a stated range that has been approved by shareholders, and

8) Absence of shareholder rights plan that can only be removed by the
incumbent directors (dead-hand poison pill).

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4B. SHAREHOLDER ABILITY TO REMOVE DIRECTORS
Vote AGAINST proposals that provide that directors may be removed ONLY for
cause.

Vote FOR proposals to restore shareholder ability to remove directors with
or without cause.

Vote AGAINST proposals that provide that only continuing directors may
elect replacements to fill board vacancies.

Vote FOR proposals that permit shareholders to elect directors to fill
board vacancies.

4C. CUMULATIVE VOTING
Cumulative voting proposals will be voted on a CASE-BY-CASE basis. If there
are other safeguards to ensure that shareholders have reasonable access and
input into the process of nominating and electing directors, cumulative
voting is not essential. Generally, a company's governing documents must
contain the following provisions for us to vote against restoring or
providing for cumulative voting:

1) Annually elected board,

2) Majority of board composed of independent directors,

3) Nominating committee composed solely of independent directors,

4) Confidential voting (however, there may be a provision for suspending
confidential voting during proxy contests),

5) Ability of shareholders to call special meeting or to act by written
consent with 90 days' notice,

6) Absence of superior voting rights for one or more classes of stock,

7) Board does not have the sole right to change the size of the board
beyond a stated range that has been approved by shareholders, and

8) Absence of shareholder rights plan that can only be removed by the
incumbent directors (dead- hand poison pill).

4D. SHAREHOLDER ABILITY TO CALL SPECIAL MEETING
Vote AGAINST proposals to restrict or prohibit shareholder ability to call
special meetings. The ability to call special meetings enables shareholders
to remove directors or initiate a shareholder resolution without having to
wait for the next scheduled meeting.

Vote FOR proposals that remove restrictions on the right of shareholders to
act independently of management.

4E. SHAREHOLDER ABILITY TO ACT BY WRITTEN CONSENT
We generally vote FOR proposals to restrict or prohibit shareholder ability
to take action by written consent. The requirement that all shareholders be
given notice of a shareholders' meeting and matters to be discussed therein
seems a reasonable protection of minority shareholder rights.

We generally vote AGAINST proposals to allow or facilitate shareholder
action by written consent.

4F. SHAREHOLDER ABILITY TO ALTER THE SIZE OF THE BOARD
Vote FOR proposals that seek to fix the size of the board.

Vote AGAINST proposals that give management the ability to alter the size
of the board without shareholder approval.

5. TENDER OFFER DEFENSES
5A. POISON PILLS

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Vote FOR shareholder proposals that ask a company to submit its poison pill
for shareholder ratification.

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis shareholder proposals to redeem a company's
poison pill. Studies indicate that companies with a rights plan secure
higher premiums in hostile takeover situations.

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis management proposals to ratify a poison
pill. We generally look for shareholder friendly features including a two-
to three-year sunset provision, a permitted bid provision, a 20 percent or
higher flip-in provision, and the absence of dead-hand features.

5B. FAIR PRICE PROVISIONS
Vote proposals to adopt fair price provisions on a CASE-BY-CASE basis,
evaluating factors such as the vote required to approve the proposed
acquisition, the vote required to repeal the fair price provision, and the
mechanism for determining the fair price.

Generally, vote AGAINST fair price provisions with shareholder vote
requirements greater than a majority of disinterested shares.

5C. GREENMAIL
Vote FOR proposals to adopt antigreenmail charter or bylaw amendments or
otherwise restrict a company's ability to make greenmail payments.

5D. UNEQUAL VOTING RIGHTS
Generally, vote AGAINST dual-class recapitalizations as they offer an
effective way for a firm to thwart hostile takeovers by concentrating
voting power in the hands of management or other insiders.

Vote FOR dual-class recapitalizations when the structure is designed to
protect economic interests of investors.

5E. SUPERMAJORITY SHAREHOLDER VOTE REQUIREMENT TO AMEND CHARTER OR BYLAWS
Vote AGAINST management proposals to require a supermajority shareholder
vote to approve charter and bylaw amendments. Supermajority provisions
violate the principle that a simple majority of voting shares should be all
that is necessary to effect change regarding a company.

Vote FOR shareholder proposals to lower supermajority shareholder vote
requirements for charter and bylaw amendments.

5F. SUPERMAJORITY
SHAREHOLDER VOTE REQUIREMENT TO APPROVE MERGERS
Vote AGAINST management proposals to require a supermajority shareholder
vote to approve mergers and other significant business combinations.
Supermajority provisions violate the principle that a simple majority of
voting shares should be all that is necessary to effect change regarding a
company.

Vote FOR shareholder proposals to lower supermajority shareholder vote
requirements for mergers and other significant business combinations.

6. MISCELLANEOUS BOARD PROVISIONS
6A. SEPARATE CHAIRMAN AND CEO POSITIONS
We will generally vote FOR proposals looking to separate the CEO and
Chairman roles.

6B. LEAD DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
In cases where the CEO and Chairman roles are combined, we will vote FOR
the appointment of a "lead" (non-insider) director and for regular
"executive" sessions (board meetings taking place without the CEO/Chairman
present).

6C. MAJORITY OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
We generally vote FOR proposals that call for the board to be composed of a
majority of independent directors. We believe that a majority of
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factor in facilitating objective decision making and enhancing
accountability to shareholders.

Vote FOR shareholder proposals requesting that the board's audit,
compensation, and/or nominating committees include independent directors
exclusively.

Generally vote FOR shareholder proposals asking for a 2/3 independent
board.

6D. STOCK OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Vote FOR shareholder proposals requiring directors to own a minimum amount
of company stock in order to qualify as a director or to remain on the
board, so long as such minimum amount is not excessive or unreasonable.

6E. TERM OF OFFICE
Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals to limit the tenure of outside
directors. Term limits pose artificial and arbitrary impositions on the
board and could harm shareholder interests by forcing experienced and
knowledgeable directors off the board.

6F. DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INDEMNIFICATION AND LIABILITY PROTECTION
Proposals concerning director and officer indemnification and liability
protection should be evaluated on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Vote AGAINST proposals to limit or eliminate director and officer liability
for monetary damages for violating the duty of care.

Vote AGAINST indemnification proposals that would expand coverage beyond
legal expenses to acts, such as negligence, that are more serious
violations of fiduciary obligations than mere carelessness.

Vote FOR proposals that provide such expanded coverage in cases when a
director's or officer's legal defense was unsuccessful only if: (1) the
director was found to have acted in good faith and in a manner that he
reasonably believed was in the company's best interests, AND (2) the
director's legal expenses would be covered.

6G. BOARD SIZE
Vote FOR proposals to limit the size of the board to 15 members.

7. MISCELLANEOUS GOVERNANCE PROVISIONS
7A. INDEPENDENT NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Vote FOR the creation of an independent nominating committee.

7B. CONFIDENTIAL VOTING
Vote FOR shareholder proposals requesting that companies adopt confidential
voting, use independent tabulators, and use independent inspectors of
election as long as the proposals include clauses for proxy contests as
follows: In the case of a contested election, management should be
permitted to request that the dissident group honor its confidential voting
policy. If the dissidents agree, the policy remains in place. If the
dissidents do not agree, the confidential voting policy is waived.

Vote FOR management proposals to adopt confidential voting.

7C. EQUAL ACCESS
Vote FOR shareholder proposals that would give significant company
shareholders equal access to management's proxy material in order to
evaluate and propose voting recommendations on proxy proposals and director
nominees and to nominate their own candidates to the board.

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7D. BUNDLED PROPOSALS
Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis bundled or "conditioned" proxy proposals. In
the case of items that are conditioned upon each other, examine the
benefits and costs of the packaged items. In instances where the joint
effect of the conditioned items is not in shareholders' best interests,
vote against the proposals. If the combined effect is positive, support
such proposals.

7E. CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals regarding charitable contributions. In
the absence of bad faith, self-dealing, or gross negligence, management
should determine which contributions are in the best interests of the
company.

7F. DATE/LOCATION OF MEETING
Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals to change the date or location of the
shareholders' meeting. No one site will meet the needs of all shareholders.

7G. INCLUDE NONMANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ON BOARD
Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals to include nonmanagement employees on
the board. Constituency representation on the board is not supported,
rather decisions are based on director qualifications.

7H. ADJOURN MEETING IF VOTES ARE INSUFFICIENT
Vote FOR proposals to adjourn the meeting when votes are insufficient.
Management has additional opportunities to present shareholders with
information about its proposals.

7I. OTHER BUSINESS
Vote FOR proposals allowing shareholders to bring up "other matters" at
shareholder meetings.

7J. DISCLOSURE OF SHAREHOLDER PROPONENTS
Vote FOR shareholder proposals requesting that companies disclose the names
of shareholder proponents. Shareholders may wish to contact the proponents
of a shareholder proposal for additional information.

8. CAPITAL STRUCTURE
8A. COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZATION
Review proposals to increase the number of shares of common stock
authorized for issue on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Vote AGAINST proposals to increase the number of authorized shares of a
class of stock that has superior voting rights in companies that have
dual-class capital structure.

8B. STOCK DISTRIBUTIONS: SPLITS AND DIVIDENDS
Vote FOR management proposals to increase common share authorization for a
stock split, provided that the increase in authorized shares would not
result in an excessive number of shares available for issuance given a
company's industry and performance as measured by total shareholder
returns.

8C. REVERSE STOCK SPLITS
Vote FOR management proposals to implement a reverse stock split that also
reduces the number of authorized common shares to a level where the number
of shares available for issuance is not excessive given a company's
industry and performance in terms of shareholder returns.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to implement a reverse stock split that does
not proportionately reduce the number of shares authorized for issue.

8D. BLANK CHECK PREFERRED AUTHORIZATION
Vote AGAINST proposals authorizing the creation of new classes of preferred
stock with unspecified voting, conversion, dividend distribution, and other
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stock).

Vote FOR proposals to create "blank check" preferred stock in cases when
the company expressly states that the stock will not be used as a takeover
device.

Vote FOR proposals to authorize preferred stock in cases when the company
specifies voting, dividend, conversion, and other rights of such stock and
the terms of the preferred stock appear reasonable.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to increase the number of blank check
preferred shares after analyzing the number of preferred shares available
for issue given a company's industry and performance as measured by total
shareholder returns.

8E. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS REGARDING BLANK CHECK PREFERRED STOCK
Vote FOR shareholder proposals to have blank check preferred stock
placements, other than those shares issued for the purpose of raising
capital or making acquisitions in the normal course of business, submitted
for shareholder ratification.

8F. ADJUSTMENTS TO PAR VALUE OF COMMON STOCK
Vote FOR management proposals to reduce the par value of common stock. The
purpose of par value is to establish the maximum responsibility of a
shareholder in the event that a company becomes insolvent.

8G. RESTRUCTURINGS/RECAPITALIZATIONS
Review proposals to increase common and/or preferred shares and to issue
shares as part of a debt restructuring plan on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.
Consider the following issues:

DILUTION--How much will ownership interest of existing shareholders be
reduced, and how extreme will dilution to any future earnings be?

CHANGE IN CONTROL--Will the transaction result in a change in control of
the company?

BANKRUPTCY--Generally, approve proposals that facilitate debt
restructurings unless there areclear signs of self-dealing or other abuses.

8H. SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS
Vote FOR management proposals to institute open-market share repurchase
plans in which all shareholders may participate on equal terms.

8I. TARGETED SHARE PLACEMENTS
These shareholder proposals ask companies to seek stockholder approval
before placing 10% or more of their voting stock with a single investor.
The proposals are in reaction to the placement by various companies of a
large block of their voting stock in an ESOP, parent capital fund or with a
single friendly investor, with the aim of protecting themselves against a
hostile tender offer. These proposals are voted on a CASE BY CASE BASIS
after reviewing the individual situation of the company receiving the
proposal.

9. EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
9A. STOCK-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS
Votes with respect to compensation plans should be determined on a
CASE-BY-CASE basis. The analysis of compensation plans focuses primarily on
the transfer of shareholder wealth (the dollar cost of pay plans to
shareholders). Other matters included in our analysis are the amount of the
company's outstanding stock to be reserved for the award of stock options,
whether the exercise price of an option is less than the stock's fair
market value at the date of the grant of the options, and whether the plan
provides for the exchange of outstanding options for new ones at lower
exercise prices. Every award type is valued. An estimated dollar cost for
the proposed plan and all continuing plans is derived. This cost, dilution
to shareholders' equity, will also be expressed as a percentage figure for
the transfer of shareholder wealth and will be considered along with
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Once the cost of the plan is estimated, it is compared to a
company-specific dilution cap. The allowable cap is industry-specific,
market cap-based, and pegged to the average amount paid by companies
performing in the top quartile of their peer groupings. To determine
allowable caps, companies are categorized according to standard industry
code (SIC) groups. Top quartile performers for each group are identified on
the basis of five-year total shareholder returns. Industry-specific cap
equations are developed using regression analysis to determine those
variables that have the strongest correlation to shareholder value
transfer. Industry equations are used to determine a company-specific
allowable cap; this is accomplished by plugging company specific data into
the appropriate industry equation to reflect size, performance, and levels
of cash compensation.

Votes are primarily determined by this quantitative analysis. If the
proposed plan cost is above the allowable cap, an AGAINST vote is
indicated. If the proposed cost is below the allowable cap, a vote FOR the
plan is indicated unless the plan violates the repricing guidelines. If the
company has a history of repricing options or has the express ability to
reprice underwater stock options without first securing shareholder
approval under the proposed plan, the plan receives an AGAINST vote--even
in cases where the plan cost is considered acceptable based on the
quantitative analysis.

9B. APPROVAL OF CASH OR CASH-AND-STOCK BONUS PLANS
Vote FOR cash or cash-and-stock bonus plans to exempt the compensation from
limits on deductibility under the provisions of Section 162(m) of the
Internal Revenue Code.

9C. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS TO LIMIT EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR PAY
Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals that seek additional disclosure
of executive and director pay information.

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis all other shareholder proposals that seek to
limit executive and director pay.

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis shareholder proposals for performance pay
such as indexed or premium priced options if a company has a history of
oversized awards and one-, two- and three-year returns below its peer
group.

9D. GOLDEN AND TIN PARACHUTES
Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis all proposals to ratify or cancel golden or
tin parachutes. Favor golden parachutes that limit payouts to two times
base salary, plus guaranteed retirement and other benefits.

9E. 401(K) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Vote FOR proposals to implement a 401(k) savings plan for employees.

9F. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
Vote FOR employee stock purchase plans with an offering period of 27 months
or less when voting power dilution is ten percent or less.

Vote AGAINST employee stock purchase plans with an offering period of
greater than 27 months or voting power dilution of greater than ten
percent.

9G. OPTION EXPENSING
Within the context of common industry practice, generally vote FOR
shareholder proposals to expense fixed-price options.

9H. OPTION REPRICING
In most cases, we take a negative view of option repricings and will,
therefore, generally vote AGAINST such proposals. We do, however, consider
the granting of new options to be an acceptable alternative and will
generally SUPPORT such proposals.

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9I. STOCK HOLDING PERIODS
Generally vote AGAINST all proposals requiring executives to hold the stock
received upon option exercise for a specific period of time.

10. INCORPORATION
10A. REINCORPORATION OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES
Generally speaking, we will vote AGAINST companies looking to reincorporate
outside of the U.S.

10B. VOTING ON STATE TAKEOVER STATUTES
Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis proposals to opt in or out of state takeover
statutes (including control share acquisition statutes, control share
cash-out statutes, freezeout provisions, fair price provisions, stakeholder
laws, poison pill endorsements, severance pay and labor contract
provisions, antigreenmail provisions, and disgorgement provisions).

10C. VOTING ON REINCORPORATION PROPOSALS
Proposals to change a company's state of incorporation should be examined
on a CASE-BY-CASE basis. Review management's rationale for the proposal,
changes to the charter/bylaws, and differences in the state laws governing
the companies.

11. MERGERS AND CORPORATE RESTRUCTURINGS
11A. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Votes on mergers and acquisitions should be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE
basis, taking into account factors including the following: anticipated
financial and operating benefits; offer price (cost vs. premium); prospects
of the combined companies; how the deal was negotiated; and changes in
corporate governance and their impact on shareholder rights.

11B. NONFINANCIAL EFFECTS OF A MERGER OR ACQUISITION
Some companies have proposed a charter provision which specifies that the
board of directors may examine the nonfinancial effect of a merger or
acquisition on the company. This provision would allow the board to
evaluate the impact a proposed change in control would have on employees,
host communities, suppliers and/or others. We generally vote AGAINST
proposals to adopt such charter provisions. We feel it is the directors'
fiduciary duty to base decisions solely on the financial interests of the
shareholders.

11C. CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING
Votes on corporate restructuring proposals, including minority squeezeouts,
leveraged buyouts, Spin-offs, liquidations, and asset sales, should be
considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

11D. SPIN-OFFS
Votes on spin-offs should be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis depending
on the tax and regulatory advantages, planned use of sale proceeds, market
focus, and managerial incentives.

11E. ASSET SALES
Votes on asset sales should be made on a CASE-BY-CASE basis after
considering the impact on the balance sheet/working capital, value received
for the asset, and potential elimination of diseconomies.

11F. LIQUIDATIONS
Votes on liquidations should be made on a CASE-BY-CASE basis after
reviewing management's efforts to pursue other alternatives, appraisal
value of assets, and the compensation plan for executives managing the
liquidation.

11G. APPRAISAL RIGHTS
Vote FOR proposals to restore, or provide shareholders with, rights of
appraisal. Rights of appraisal provide shareholders who are not satisfied
with the terms of certain corporate transactions the right to demand a
judicial review in order to determine a fair value for their shares.

11H. CHANGING CORPORATE NAME Vote FOR changing the corporate name.

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12. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
12A. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals that request companies to subscribe to the
CERES Principles.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on disclosure reports that seek additional information.

12B. NORTHERN IRELAND
Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals pertaining to the MacBride Principles.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on disclosure reports that seek additional information
about progress being made toward eliminating employment discrimination.

12C. MILITARY BUSINESS
Vote CASE-BY-CASE on defense issue proposals.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on disclosure reports that seek additional information on
military-related operations.

12D. INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION CODE OF CONDUCT
Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to endorse international labor organization
code of conducts.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on disclosure reports that seek additional information on
company activities in this area.

12E. PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA, NIGERIA, AND BURMA
Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to promote human rights in countries such as
China, Nigeria, and Burma.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on disclosure reports that seek additional information on
company activities regarding human rights.

12F. WORLD DEBT CRISIS
Vote CASE-BY-CASE ON proposals dealing with third world debt.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on disclosure reports regarding company activities with
respect to third world debt.

12G. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DISCRIMINATION
Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals regarding equal employment opportunities and
discrimination.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on disclosure reports that seek additional information
about affirmative action efforts, particularly when it appears that
companies have been unresponsive to shareholder requests.

12H. ANIMAL RIGHTS
Vote CASE-BY-CASE ON proposals that deal with animal rights.

12I. PRODUCT INTEGRITY AND MARKETING
Vote CASE-BY-CASE ON proposals that ask companies to end their production
of legal, but socially questionable, products.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on disclosure reports that seek additional information
regarding product integrity and marketing issues.

12J. HUMAN RESOURCES ISSUES Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals regarding human
resources issues.

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Vote CASE-BY-CASE on disclosure reports that seek additional information
regarding human resources issues.

12K. LINK EXECUTIVE PAY WITH SOCIAL AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to link executive pay with the attainment of
certain social and/or environmental criteria.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on disclosure reports that seek additional information
regarding this issue.

13. FOREIGN PROXIES
Responsibility for voting non-U.S. proxies rests with our Proxy Voting
Committee located in London. The Proxy Committee is composed of senior
analysts and portfolio managers and officers of the Legal and Compliance
Department. It is chaired by a Managing Director of the Firm. A copy of our
policy for voting international proxies can be provided upon request.

14. PRE-SOLICITATION CONTACT
From time to time, companies will seek to contact analysts, portfolio
managers and others in advance of the formal proxy solicitation to solicit
support for certain contemplated proposals. Such contact can potentially
result in the recipient receiving material non-public information and
result in the imposition of trading restrictions. Accordingly,
pre-solicitation contact should occur only under very limited circumstances
and only in accordance with the terms set forth herein.

WHAT IS MATERIAL NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION?
The definition of material non-public information is highly subjective. The
general test however, is whether or not such information would reasonably
affect an investor's decision to buy, sell or hold securities, or whether
it would be likely to have a significant market impact. Examples of such
information include, but are not limited to:

o a pending acquisition or sale of a substantial business;
o financial results that are better or worse than recent trends would
lead one to expect;
o major management changes;
o an increase or decrease in dividends;
o calls or redemptions or other purchases of its securities by the
company;
o a stock split, dividend or other recapitalization; or
o financial projections prepared by the Company or the Company's
representatives.

WHAT IS PRE-SOLICITATION CONTACT?
Pre-solicitation contact is any communication, whether oral or written,
formal or informal, with the Company or a representative of the Company
regarding proxy proposals prior to publication of the official proxy
solicitation materials. This contact can range from simply polling
investors as to their reaction to a broad topic, e.g., "How do you feel
about dual classes of stock?", to very specific inquiries, e.g., "Here's a
term sheet for our restructuring. Will you vote to approve this?"

Determining the appropriateness of the contact is a factual inquiry which
must be determined on a case-by-case basis. For instance, it might be
acceptable for us to provide companies with our general approach to certain
issues. Promising our vote, however, is prohibited under all circumstances.
Likewise, discussion of our proxy guidelines, in whole or in part, with a
company or others is prohibited. In the event that you are contacted in
advance of the publication of proxy solicitation materials, please notify
the Legal/Compliance Department immediately. The Company or its
representative should be instructed that all further contact should be with
the Legal/Compliance Department.

It is also critical to keep in mind that as a fiduciary, we exercise our
proxies solely in the best interests of our clients. Outside influences,
including those from within J.P. Morgan Chase should not interfere in any
way in our decision making process. Any calls of this nature should be
referred to the Legal/Compliance Department for response.

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PART III.B: EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA, CENTRAL AMERICA AND
SOUTH AMERICA PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

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PART III.B: EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA, CENTRAL AMERICA AND
SOUTH AMERICA GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. REPORTS & ACCOUNTS.......................................................23

2. DIVIDENDS................................................................23

3. AUDITORS.................................................................23
a. Auditor Independence..................................................23
b. Auditor Remuneration..................................................23

4. BOARDS................................................................23-24
a. Chairman & CEO........................................................23
b. Board Structure.......................................................24
c. Board Size............................................................24
d. Board Independence....................................................24
e. Board Committees......................................................24

5. DIRECTORS ...............................................................25
a. Directors' Contracts..................................................25
b. Executive Director's Remuneration.....................................25
c. Directors' Liability..................................................25
d. Directors over 70.....................................................25

6. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS .................................................26
a. Role of Non-Executive Directors.......................................26
b. Director Independence.................................................26
c. Non-Executive Director's Remuneration.................................26
d. Multiple Directorships................................................26

7. ISSUE OF CAPITAL......................................................26-27
a. Issue of Equity.......................................................26
b. Issue of Debt..........................................................7
c. Share Repurchase Programmes...........................................27

8. MERGERS/ACQUISITIONS.....................................................27

9. VOTING RIGHTS............................................................27

10. SHARE OPTIONS/LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS (L-TIPS)......................27-28
a. Share Options.........................................................27
b. Long-Term Incentive Plans (L-TIPs)....................................28

11. OTHERS................................................................28-29
a. Poison Pills..........................................................28
b. Composite Resolutions.................................................28
c. Social/Environmental Issues...........................................28
d. Charitable Issues.....................................................29
e. Political Issues......................................................29

12. SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM AND COMPANY ENGAGEMENT...........................29-30
a. Activism Statement....................................................29
b. Activism Policy....................................................29-30

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13. SOCIAL RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT ("SRI")....................................31
a. SRI Statement.........................................................31
b. SRI Policy............................................................31

PART III.B: EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA, CENTRAL AMERICA AND
SOUTH AMERICA GUIDELINES

1. REPORTS & ACCOUNTS
Reports and accounts should be both detailed and transparent, and should be
submitted to shareholders for approval. They should meet accepted reporting
standards, and company accounts should employ Generally Accepted Accounting
Practices (GAAP). Reports should meet with the spirit as well as the letter
of reporting standards, including the most recent recommendations of the
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

For UK companies, a statement of compliance with the Combined Code should
be made, or reasons given for non-compliance. The reports and accounts
should include a detailed report on executive remuneration, and best
practice demands that this should also be submitted to shareholders for
approval.

Legal disclosure varies from market to market. If, in our opinion, a
company's standards of disclosure (whilst meeting minimum legal
requirements) are insufficient, we will inform company management of our
concerns, and either abstain or vote against the approval of the annual
report, depending on the circumstances. Similar consideration would relate
to the use of inappropriate accounting methods.

2. DIVIDENDS
Proposals for the payment of dividends should be presented to shareholders
for approval, and should be fully disclosed in advance of the meeting.

We will vote against dividend proposals if the earnings and cash cover are
inadequate and we feel that payment of the proposed dividend would
prejudice the solvency or future prospects of the company.

3. AUDITORS
3A. AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE
Auditors must provide an independent and objective check on the way in
which the financial statements have been prepared and presented.

JPMF will vote against the appointment or reappointment of auditors who are
not perceived as being independent. The length of time both the audit
company and the audit partner have served in their capacity with a given
company will be taken into account when determining independence.

3B. AUDITOR REMUNERATION
Companies should be encouraged to distinguish clearly between audit and
non-audit fees. Audit committees should keep under review the non-audit
fees paid to the auditor, both in relation to the size of the total audit
fee and in relation to the company's total expenditure on consultancy, and
there should be a mechanism in place to ensure that consultancy work is put
out to competitive tender.

We would oppose non-audit fees consistently exceeding audit fees, where no
explanation was given to shareholders. Audit fees should never be
excessive.

See Audit Committee.

4. BOARDS
4A. CHAIRMAN & CEO

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The Combined Code states that there should be a clear division of
responsibilities at the head of a company, such that no one individual has
unfettered powers of decision. JPMF believes that the roles of Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer should normally be separate. JPMF will generally
vote against combined posts.

4B. BOARD STRUCTURE
JPMF is in favour of unitary boards of the type found in the UK, as opposed
to tiered board structures. We agree with the Combined Code, which finds
that unitary boards offer flexibility while, with a tiered structure, there
is a risk of upper tier directors becoming remote from the business, while
lower tier directors become deprived of contact with outsiders of wider
experience. No director should be excluded from the requirement to submit
him/herself for reelection on a regular basis.

JPMF will generally vote to encourage the gradual phasing-out of tiered
board structures, in favour of unitary boards. However, tiered boards are
still very prevalent in markets outside the UK and local market practice
will always be taken into account.

4C. BOARD SIZE
Boards with more than 20 directors are deemed excessively large, and JPMF
will exercise its voting powers in favour of reducing large boards wherever
possible.

4D. BOARD INDEPENDENCE
JPMF believes that a strong independent element to a board is essential to
the effective running of a company. The Combined Code states that the
calibre and number of non-executive directors on a board should be such
that their views will carry significant weight in the board's decisions. We
agree with the ICGN, and the findings of the Higgs Review, that the
majority of a board of directors should be independent, especially if the
company has a joint Chairman/CEO. However, as a minimum, all boards should
require at least three non-executive directors, unless the company is of
such a size that sustaining such a number would be an excessive burden.

JPMF will use its voting powers to encourage appropriate levels of board
independence, taking into account local market practice.

See Non Executive Directors.

4E. BOARD COMMITTEES
Where appropriate, boards should delegate key oversight functions to
independent committees. The Chairman and members of any Committee should be
clearly identified in the annual report.

(I) NOMINATION COMMITTEE -
There should be a formal nomination process for the appointment
of Directors with both executive and non-executive
representation on the Nomination Committee.

(II) REMUNERATION COMMITTEE -
Boards should appoint remuneration committees consisting
exclusively of independent non-executive directors, with no
personal financial interest in relation to the matters to be
decided, other than their fees and their shareholdings.
Non-executive directors should have no potential conflicts of
interest arising from cross directorships and no day-to-day
involvement in the running of the business. We would oppose the
reelection of any non executive director who, in our view, had
failed to exercise sound judgement on remuneration issues.

(III) AUDIT COMMITTEE
An Audit Committee should be established consisting solely of
non-executive directors, who should be independent of
management. The Committee should include at least one person
with appropriate financial qualifications but they should all
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training that provides and maintains a reasonable degree of
up-to-date financial literacy and there should be written terms
of reference which deal clearly with their authority and duties.
Formal arrangements should be in place for the Committee to hold
regular meetings with external auditors, without executive or
staff presence, and they should have an explicit right of
unrestricted access to company documents and information. The
Committee should have the authority to engage independent
advisers where appropriate and also should have responsibility
for selecting and recommending to the board, the external
auditors to be put forward for appointment by the shareholders
in general meeting. The Committee should monitor and review the
scope and results of internal audit work on a regular basis. The
Committee should be able to give additional assurance about the
quality and reliability of financial information used by the
board and public financial statements by the company.

5. DIRECTORS
5A. DIRECTORS' CONTRACTS
JPMF believes that there is a strong case for directors' contracts being of
one year's duration or less. This is in line with the findings of recent UK
government committees as well as the view of the NAPF and ABI. However,
JPMF always examines these issues on a case-by-case basis and we are aware
that there will occasionally be a case for contracts of a longer duration
in exceptional circumstances, in order to secure personnel of the required
calibre.

Generally, we encourage contracts of one year or less and vote accordingly.
Unless the remuneration committee gives a clearly-argued reason for
contracts in excess of one year, we will vote against the reelection of any
director who has such a contract, as well as consider the reelection of any
director who is a member of the remuneration committee.

Directors' contracts increasingly contain special provisions whereby
additional payment becomes due in the event of a change of control. We
agree with the view of the NAPF and ABI that such terms are inappropriate
and should be discouraged and, under normal circumstances, we will use our
voting power accordingly.

Market practice globally regarding the length of directors' service
contracts varies enormously, and JPMF is cognisant that it would be
inappropriate to enforce UK standards in some other markets. To this end,
JPMF investment takes into account local market practice when making
judgements in this area.

5B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION
Executive remuneration is and will remain a contentious issue, particularly
the overall quantum of remuneration. However, company policy in this area
cannot be prescribed by any code or formula to cater for all circumstances
and must depend on responsible and well-informed judgement on the part of
remuneration committees. Any remuneration policy should be transparent and
fully disclosed to shareholders in the Annual Report.

JPMF will generally vote against shareholder proposals to restrict
arbitrarily the compensation of executives or other employees. We feel that
the specific amounts and types of employee compensation are within the
ordinary business responsibilities of the board and the company management.
However, the remuneration of executive directors should be determined by
independent remuneration committees and fully disclosed to shareholders.
Any stock option plans or long-term incentive plans should meet our
guidelines for such plans set forth herein.

We strongly believe that directors should be encouraged to hold meaningful
amounts of company stock, equivalent to at least one year's salary, in
order to align fully their interests with the interests of shareholders.

See Stock Options and Long-Term Incentive Plans (L-TIPs).

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5C. DIRECTORS' LIABILITY
In certain markets, this proposal asks shareholders to give blanket
discharge from responsibility for all decisions made during the previous
financial year. Depending on the market, this resolution may or may not be
legally binding, and may not release the board from its legal
responsibility.

JPMF will usually vote against discharging the board from responsibility in
cases of pending litigation, or if there is evidence of wrongdoing for
which the board must be held accountable.

5D. DIRECTORS OVER 70
Whilst special requirements for directors over 70 have their roots in
company legislation (in the UK) as well as various corporate governance
guidelines, JPMF considers that a similar standard of care should be
applied to the selection of a director over 70 as would be applied to that
of any other director, although we would expect to see such a director
offer him or herself for reelection each year.

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6. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
6A. ROLE OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
As stated earlier in these guidelines, JPMF believes that a strong
independent element to a board is essential to the effective running of a
company. We will use our voting power to ensure that a healthy independent
element to the board is preserved at all times and to oppose the reelection
of non- executive directors whom we no longer consider to be independent.

In determining our vote, we will always consider independence issues on a
case-by-case basis, taking into account any exceptional individual
circumstances, together with local markets' differing attitudes to director
independence.

In order to help assess their contribution to the company, the time spent
by each non-executive director should be disclosed to shareholders, as well
as their attendance at board and committee meetings.

Audit and remuneration committees should be composed exclusively of
independent directors.

6B. DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
We agree with the ICGN that a director will generally be deemed to be
independent if he or she has no significant financial, familial or other
ties with the company which might pose a conflict, and has not been
employed in an executive capacity by the company for at least the previous
ten years.

A non-executive director who has served more than three terms (or ten
years) in the same capacity can no longer be deemed to be independent.

6C. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REMUNERATION
JPMF strongly believes that non-executive directors should be paid, at
least in part, in shares of the company wherever possible, in order to
align their interests with the interests of shareholders. Performance
criteria, however, should never be attached. Non-executive directors should
not be awarded options.

6D. MULTIPLE DIRECTORSHIPS
In order to be able to devote sufficient time to his or her duties, we
would not normally expect a non- executive to hold more than five
significant directorships at any one time. For executives, only one
additional non-executive post would normally be considered appropriate
without further explanation.

7. ISSUE OF CAPITAL
7A. ISSUE OF EQUITY
In most countries, company law requires that shareholder approval be
obtained in order to increase the authorised share capital of the company.
Proposals for equity issues will also specify whether pre-emptive rights
are to be retained or suppressed or partially suppressed for the issue. As
a general rule, JPMF believes that any new issue of equity should first be
offered to existing shareholders on a preemptive basis.

JPMF will vote in favour of increases in capital which enhance a company's
long-term prospects. We will also vote in favour of the partial suspension
of preemptive rights if they are for purely technical reasons (e.g., rights
offers which may not be legally offered to shareholders in certain
jurisdictions).

JPMF will vote against increases in capital which would allow the company
to adopt "poison pill" takeover defence tactics, or where the increase in
authorised capital would dilute shareholder value in the long term.

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7B. ISSUE OF DEBT
Reasons for increased bank borrowing powers are many and varied, including
allowing normal growth of the company, the financing of acquisitions, and
allowing increased financial leverage. Management may also attempt to
borrow as part of a takeover defence.

JPMF will vote in favour of proposals which will enhance a company's
long-term prospects. We will vote against an increase in bank borrowing
powers which would result in the company reaching an unacceptable level of
financial leverage, where such borrowing is expressly intended as part of a
takeover defence, or where there is a material reduction in shareholder
value.

7C. SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMMES
Boards may instigate share repurchase or stock buy-back programs for a
number of reasons. JPMF will vote in favour of such programmes where the
repurchase would be in the best interests of shareholders, and where the
company is not thought to be able to use the cash in a more useful way.

We will vote against such programmes when shareholders' interests could be
better served by deployment of the cash for alternative uses, or where the
repurchase is a defensive manoeuvre or an attempt to entrench management.

8. MERGERS/ACQUISITIONS
Mergers and acquisitions are always reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the
investment analyst in conjunction with portfolio managers and, in
exceptional circumstances , the Committee. Individual circumstances will
always apply. However, as a general rule, JPMF will favour mergers and
acquisitions where the proposed acquisition price represents fair value,
where shareholders cannot realise greater value though other means, and
where all shareholders receive fair and equal treatment under the
merger/acquisition terms.

9. VOTING RIGHTS
JPMF believes in the fundamental principle of "one share, one vote."
Accordingly, we will vote to phase out dual voting rights or classes of
share with restricted voting rights, and will oppose attempts to introduce
new ones. We are opposed to mechanisms that skew voting rights, such as
cumulative voting; directors should represent all shareholders equally, and
voting rights should accrue in accordance with the shareholder's equity
capital commitment to the company.

Similarly, we will generally oppose amendments to require supermajority
(i.e., more than 51%) votes to approve mergers, consolidations or sales of
assets or other business combinations.

10. SHARE OPTIONS/LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS (L-TIPS)
10A. SHARE OPTIONS
Share option schemes should be clearly explained and fully disclosed to
both shareholders and participants, and put to shareholders for approval.
Each director's share options should be detailed, including exercise
prices, expiry dates and the market price of the shares at the date of
exercise. They should take into account maximum levels of dilution, as set
out in ABI, NAPF and similar guidelines. Full details of any performance
criteria should be included. Share options should never be issued at a
discount, and there should be no award for below-median performance. In
general, JPMF will vote in favour of option schemes, the exercise of which
requires that challenging performance criteria be met.

Best practice requires that share options be fully expensed, so that
shareholders can assess their true cost to the company. The assumptions and
methodology behind the expensing calculation should also be explained to
shareholders.

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We will generally vote against the cancellation and reissue, retesting or
repricing, of underwater options.

10B. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS (L-TIPS)
A Long-Term Incentive Plan ("L-TIP") can be defined as any arrangement,
other than deferred bonuses and retirement benefit plans, which require one
or more conditions in respect of service and/or performance to be satisfied
over more than one financial year.

JPMF, in agreement with the stipulations of the Combined Code, feels that
the performance-related elements of any L-TIP should be designed to give
directors keen incentives to perform at the highest levels, and that grants
under such schemes should be subject to performance criteria which are
challenging and which reflect the company's objectives.

Ideally, the L-TIP should use a methodology such as total shareholder
return ("TSR"), coupled with a financial underpin such as growth in
earnings per share ("EPS"). Performance should be benchmarked against an
appropriate comparator group of companies and a graph of recent performance
should be included. Awards should increase on a straight-line basis, with a
maximum award only vesting for the very highest performance. As with share
option schemes, there should be no award for below-median performance. Any
beneficiary should be encouraged to retain any resultant shares for a
suitable time.

In all markets JPMF will vote in favour of schemes with keen incentives and
challenging performance criteria, which are fully disclosed to shareholders
in advance, and vote against payments which are excessive or performance
criteria which are undemanding. We would expect remuneration committees to
explain why criteria are considered to be challenging and how they align
the interests of shareholders with the interests of the recipients.

11. OTHERS
11A. POISON PILLS
Poison pills, or shareholder rights plans, are designed to give
shareholders of a target company the right to purchase shares of the
acquiring company, the target company, or both at a substantial discount
from market value. These rights are exercisable once a predefined
"triggering event" occurs, generally a hostile takeover offer or an
outsider's acquisition of a certain percentage of stock. Corporations may
or may not be able to adopt poison pills without shareholder approval,
depending on the market.

JPMF reviews such proposals on a case-by-case basis; however we will
generally vote against such proposals and support proposals aimed at
revoking existing plans.

In reaching its voting position, the Committee has reviewed and continues
to review current takeover events. However, it has concluded that there is
no clear evidence that poison pills deter takeover offers or defeat
takeover attempts, and are in fact sometimes used as tools to entrench
management.

11B. COMPOSITE RESOLUTIONS
Agenda items at shareholder meetings should be presented in such a way that
they can be voted upon clearly, distinctly and unambiguously. We normally
oppose deliberately vague, composite or "bundled" resolutions, depending on
the context.

11C. SOCIAL/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
The Committee reviews shareholder proposals concerning social and
environmental issues. In normal circumstances, the consideration of social
issues in investment decisions is the duty of directors; nevertheless, from
time to time, a company's response to the circumstances of a particular
social or environmental issue may have economic consequences, either
directly or indirectly. In these cases, the economic effects are considered
in determining our vote.

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Where management is proposing changes with a social, environmental or
ethical dimension, these proposals should be in line with JPMF's SRI
policy.

see Socially Responsible Investment (SRI).

11D. CHARITABLE ISSUES
Charitable donations are generally acceptable, provided they are within
reasonable limits and fully disclosed to shareholders.

11E. POLITICAL ISSUES
JPMF does not normally support the use of shareholder funds for political
donations, and would require the fullest explanation as to why this would
be beneficial to shareholders.

12. SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM AND COMPANY ENGAGEMENT
12A. ACTIVISM STATEMENT
The Myners Review identified "shareholder activism" as an important part of
the responsibilities of UK pension fund trustees and their investment
managers and recommended that managers address the issue as follows:

o ensure managers have an explicit strategy on activism
o monitor the performance of investee companies
o intervene where necessary
o evaluate the impact of engagement activity
o report back to clients

This approach was endorsed by the Institutional Shareholders' Committee
("ISC") in their response to Myners. Curiously, neither activism nor
intervention is defined in the Myners Report and they are interpreted
differently by different investors. At one extreme are those who
deliberately set out to invest in underperforming companies with the aim of
encouraging change. Such investors would expect to be involved in detailed
discussions about management and policy and would expect to have
significant influence on both. As effective insiders they are unlikely to
be active traders of their position and will take a long-term view of the
investment, regardless of market conditions. At the other extreme are those
who regard activism as the simple process of voting their shareholding,
with little or no regard for a company's governance policy or standards.
They would argue that their clients' interests are best served by selling
shares in underperforming companies. JPMF's approach is set out below.

12B. ACTIVISM POLICY
(I) EXPLICIT STRATEGY -
A clearly articulated policy has existed at JPMF for many years.
Our primary aim is to protect our clients' interests. Thus,
where appropriate, we will engage with companies in which client
assets are invested if they fail to meet our requirements with
regard to corporate governance and/or performance. The approach
involves active discussion with company management and, if
necessary, participation in action groups, but not direct
involvement in management.

Our strategy is explicitly based on the US Department of Labor's
recommendations which are commended by Myners and which have
been cited in every edition of our Voting Policy and Guidelines.

(II) MONITOR PERFORMANCE -

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At JPMF, whilst we do seek to build a good understanding of the
businesses in which we invest, we do not see ourselves in any
way as management consultants. Our responsibility is to achieve
our clients' investment objectives and, provided a company's
potential is undiminished and it offers satisfactory prospective
returns, we believe that we are most likely to meet these
objectives retaining our holdings, meeting management, when
appropriate and by considered voting at company meetings. In
addition we increasingly find that we are consulted by companies
on remuneration policy proposals. Of course, there are times
when it is in the best interests of our clients to sell holdings
in companies which we expect to perform badly and we absolutely
reserve the right to do so.

(III) INTERVENE WHERE NECESSARY -
As we have an active approach to proxy voting we do, in that
sense, intervene frequently in company affairs and this causes
us to vote against or abstain on resolutions at company
meetings.

Whenever we believe that it may be appropriate to vote against
management, we speak with the company in order to ensure that
they are fully informed of the reasons for the policy to which
we are opposed and to give management an opportunity to amend
that policy. The evidence is that by consistently seeking
compliance with best practice we do, over time, influence
company behaviour. On occasion, this has been best achieved by
registering disapproval and abstaining whilst making it clear to
management that unless policy changes within a year we shall
vote against management in the following year. In this context
we have found "vocal abstention" as a very potent form of
activism.

JPMF does not intervene directly in the management of companies.
However, where a company has failed to meet our expectations in
terms of revenue or profits growth and it is not clear what
action is being taken to remedy the situation but we believe
that the potential of the company still justifies retention in
our clients' portfolios, we arrange to meet with senior
management. On such occasions we expect management to explain
what is being done to bring the business back on track, but if
possible we try to avoid being made insiders as this constrains
our ability to deal in the stock. In the small capitalisation
end of the market, more aggressive intervention is more common,
but still infrequent, as we may hold a significant percentage of
a company's equity. In such circumstances we will frequently
raise our concerns first with the company's brokers or advisers.

(IV) EVALUATE IMPACT
Noone to our knowledge has so far been able to measure directly
and explicitly the benefits of good corporate governance.
However, we remain convinced that a strong governance culture
leads ultimately to a better business with above average growth
and a better stock market rating. There is some evidence from
the emerging markets that better governance leads to more
effective capital markets and until recently investors'
confidence in the Anglo-Saxon markets was supported by a belief
in their strong governance culture.

As investors we scrutinise companies' governance policies as a
part of our investment research and take comfort from good
governance. Thus, one measure of success is the extent to which
our investment strategy achieves our clients' investment
objectives. Where we have pushed for change, either in
governance policies or in business strategy, we measure success
by the extent that change is forthcoming and whether our clients
benefit as a result.

We are actively involved in a number of working parties and
investor groups and our aim is to be at the forefront of
developments in this area.

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(V) REPORTING
Reports detailing our engagement activity are available to
clients on a quarterly basis.

13. SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT ("SRI")
13A. SRI STATEMENT
From 3rd July 2000, trustees of occupational pension schemes in the UK have
been required todisclose their policy on socially responsible investment in
their Statement of Investment Principles.

JPMF has had experience in tailoring portfolios to meet individual ethical
requirements for over fifty years. We believe that we operate to the
highest standards and that our SRI screens will meet or exceed the
requirements of most clients. For pension fund clients, who are not
permitted to exclude specific areas of investment from their portfolios, we
have developed a number of strategies to positively target companies with
superior social, ethical and environmental credentials.

For institutional clients such as charitable foundations and endowments,
where the legal framework for ethical and socially responsible investing is
less restrictive, JPMF has substantial experience over a long period of
time of managing ethically-constrained portfolios. This service is
client-preference led and flexible, and forms part of our charitable sector
specialist investment services.

For clients who have not specified individual social or environmental
criteria in their guidelines, these issues are still taken into account by
analysts and portfolio managers as part of the overall stock selection
process, and certain engagement activity is still undertaken by JPMF on
their behalf. This is detailed in the following section.

13B. SRI POLICY
Where JPMF engages with companies on broader social, environmental and
sustainability issues, we have adopted a positive engagement approach.
Thus, specific assets or types of assets are not excluded on purely social,
environmental or ethical criteria (unless specifically requested by
clients). Rather, analysts take such issues into account as part of the
mainstream analytical process. Where appropriate, JPMF will also engage
with company management on specific issues at company one-to-one meetings.
This engagement activity is then reported to clients at regular intervals.

Where social or environmental issues are the subject of a proxy vote, JPMF
will consider the issue on a case-by-case basis, keeping in mind at all
times the best economic interests of our clients. Increasingly, shareholder
proposals are being used by activist groups to target companies as a means
of promoting single-issue agendas. In these instances, it is important to
differentiate between constructive resolutions, intended to bring about
genuine social or environmental improvement, and hostile proposals intended
to limit management power, which may in fact ultimately destroy shareholder
value.

In formulating our SRI policy, we have endeavoured not to discriminate
against individual companies or sectors purely on the grounds of the
particular business sector in which they are involved. Thus a company in an
extractive industry or the defence industry will not be automatically
marked down because their sector is perceived as "unfriendly." Similarly, a
company in a low-impact industry such as financial services will still be
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its environmental impact. JPMF is committed to improving standards of
corporate social responsibility among all of the companies in which it
invests its clients' assets as part of an inclusive positive engagement
strategy.

The current focus of this engagement process is on UK companies. However,
social and environmental issues are taken into account for overseas
companies on a wider basis where appropriate as described previously. It is
anticipated that our SRI program will continue to expand both in terms of
scope and market coverage as client demand and availability of suitable
resources dictate.

PART IV: ASIA EX-JAPAN PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

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PART IV: ASIA EX-JAPAN PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

1. The client is the beneficial owner of all securities in a portfolio. As
such the client is entitled to all benefits of ownership including the
exercise of votes in the event of corporate actions.

2. In the absence of specific client instructions, the investment manager is
the party responsible for exercising the voting of proxies.

3. JFAM, as investment managers, recognise that proxies have an economic
value; the voting of proxies therefore represents a responsibility on JFAM
as fiduciaries.

4. The sole criterion for determining how to vote a proxy is always what is in
the best interest of the client.

5. For routine proxies (e.g., in respect of voting at AGMs) the house position
is neither to vote in favour or against. For EGMs, however, where specific
issues are put to a shareholder vote, these issues are analysed by the
respective Country Specialist concerned. A decision is then made based on
his/her judgement.

6. Where proxy issues concern corporate governance, takeover defense measures,
compensation plans, capital structure changes and so forth, JFAM pays
particular attention to management's arguments for promoting the
prospective change. The sole criterion in determining our voting stance is
whether such changes will be to the economic benefit of the beneficial
owners of the shares.

7. Corporate governance procedures differ among the countries. Proxy materials
are generally mailed by the issuer to the subcustodian which holds the
securities for the client in the country where the portfolio company is
organised, but there may not be sufficient time for such materials to be
transmitted to the investment manager in time for a vote to be cast. Many
proxy statements are in foreign languages. In some countries proxy
statements are not mailed at all. Voting is highly impractical (if not
impossible) in locations where the deadline for voting is two to four days
after the initial announcement that a vote is to be solicited or where
voting is restricted to the beneficial owner. In short, because of the time
constraints and local customs involved, it is not always possible for an
investment manager to receive and review all proxy materials in connection
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for vote. The cost of voting is also an issue that we will consider in
light of the expected benefit of the vote.

PART V: JAPAN PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

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PART V: JAPAN PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

1. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS
To ensure a swift management decision-making process, the appropriate
number of directors should be 20 or less.

2. RELEASE OF DIRECTORS FROM LEGAL LIABILITY
Vote against actions releasing a director from legal liability.

3. DIRECTOR'S TENURE
Director's tenure should be less than 1 year.

4. DIRECTOR'S REMUNERATION
Remuneration of directors should generally be determined by an independent
committee.

5. AUDIT FEES
Audit fees must be at an appropriate level.

6. CAPITAL INCREASE
Capital increases will be judged on a case-by-case basis depending on its
purpose. Vote against capital increases if the purpose is to defend against
a takeover.

7. BORROWING OF FUNDS
Vote against abrupt increases in borrowing of funds if the purpose is to
defend against a takeover.

8. SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS

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Vote in favor of share repurchase programs if it leads to an increase in
the value of the company's shares.

9. PAYOUT RATIO
As a general rule, vote against any proposal for appropriation of profits
which involves a payout ratio of less than 50% (after taking into account
other forms of payouts to shareholders such as share repurchase programs)
if the capital ratio is equal to or greater than 50% and there is no
further need to increase the level of retained earnings.

10. MERGERS/ACQUISITIONS
Mergers and acquisitions must only be consummated at a price representing
fair value.

11. STOCK OPTIONS
Stock option programs should generally be publicly disclosed. Programs
which result in increases in remuneration despite declines in corporate
earnings (such as through a downward adjustment of the exercise price) is
generally not acceptable.

12. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Do not approve any use of corporate funds for political activities.

13. ENVIRONMENTAL/SOCIAL ISSUES
Do not take into account environmental/social issues that do not affect the
economic value of the company.

ITEM 8. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 9. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 10. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a) The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers,
or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the
registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule
30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the
"1940 Act") (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within
90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure
required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls
and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR
270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or
240.15d-15(b)).

(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over
financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17
CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the registrant's last fiscal
half-year (the registrant's second fiscal half-year in the case of an
annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting.

ITEM 11. EXHIBITS.

(a)(1) Code of ethics, or any amendment thereto, that is the subject of
disclosure required by Item 2 is attached hereto.

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 are attached hereto.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 are attached hereto.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(registrant) JF China Region Fund, Inc.
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By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Douglas Eu
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Douglas Eu, President & Treasurer
(principal executive and principal financial officer)

Date FEBRUARY 26, 2004
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.

By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Douglas Eu
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Douglas Eu, President & Treasurer
(principal executive and principal financial officer)

Date FEBRUARY 26, 2004
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* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.