Form DEFA14A MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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July [ ], 2026

Dear Shareholder:

You are a record-date shareholder of the Matthews Asia Innovators Fund, and as of the date of this notice, we have not yet received your proxy voting instructions.

Your vote is critical.

The Board of Trustees of the Matthews Asia Innovators Fund unanimously approved the proposed reclassification of the Fund’s diversification status, and shareholders who have already voted have overwhelmingly voted FOR the proposal.

Your prompt proxy vote will help avoid further delays and support the Fund’s continued operations. Please submit your vote so that your shares are represented at the adjourned meeting on August 4, 2026.

We are very close to reaching the required quorum, and every vote matters. Even if you choose to vote ABSTAIN, your shares will still count toward the quorum required under federal securities laws.

Given the importance of this matter, please respond as soon as possible. If we do not receive your vote, we may contact you again by phone or mail.

Please take a moment to vote your shares TODAY. Your response is essential to the Fund’s continued operation and is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

NOBO/OBO