The investment seeks total return with an emphasis on providing current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets, which include borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities of companies located in China. It may also invest in convertible debt and equity securities of any maturity and quality, including those that are unrated, or would be below investment grade if rated, of companies located in China. China also includes its administrative and other districts, such as Hong Kong.