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JUNE 11, 2001
Dear Shareholder:
Jardine ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ China Region Fund, Inc. (the "FUND") is offering to
purchase 1,172,856 of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a
price equal to 95% of the net asset value per share determined as of the close
of the regular trading session of the New York Stock Exchange on the day the
offer expires (the "OFFER").
The Offer is explained in detail in the enclosed Offer to Purchase and
Letter of Transmittal. If you wish to tender your shares, instructions on how to
tender shares are provided in the enclosed materials. I encourage you to read
these materials carefully before making any decision with respect to the Offer.
Neither the Fund nor its Board of Directors makes any recommendation to any
shareholder whether to tender any or all shares.
Please note that the Offer is scheduled to expire at midnight New York Time
on July 9, 2001, unless extended by the Fund. Questions regarding the Offer
should be directed to MacKenzie Partners, Inc., the Information Agent, at (212)
929-5500 (collect) or (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ (toll-free) between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 8:00 p.m. New York Time, Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
New York Time, Saturday (except holidays).
Sincerely,
/S/Cromer
The Right Honourable the ▇▇▇▇ of ▇▇▇▇▇▇
Chairman