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09/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2026 15:25

Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (Form DEFA14A)

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Dear Shareholder:

ACTION REQUIRED: If you have not yet called us regarding your investment in the Matthews Emerging Markets ex China Active ETF, please contact us at your earliest convenience regarding your proxy voting instruction for the upcoming special meeting of shareholders.

Our representatives can be reached at 1-800-713-9960 Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET to record your vote.

We appreciate your time and thank you for your investment in the Matthews Emerging Markets ex China Active ETF.

Sincerely,

Mark W. Headley

President of the Trust

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THIS LETTER CONCERNS YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE

MATTHEWS EMERGING MARKETS EX CHINA ACTIVE ETF

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