In just about every circumstance I would 100 percent agree with you.
But in the instance of Chinese companies that are listed on the ASX, there is still this 'perception', and hesitation from many investors out there (clearly not you or I), that somehow the cash is not 'there'. So dividends are really the only mechanism that will give prospective investors, the ones not currently in the stock, some assurances, which will in turn help support the company in the long run.
Half yearly reports typically come out in advance of the meetings if I'm not mistaken. Would have to include commentary there.
