CHC China Hydroelectric Corp. American Depositary Share (Each Representing Three Ordinary Shares)

UNITED STATES

 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July 2014

Commission File Number: 001-34609

China Hydroelectric Corporation

901 Marco Polo Plaza Building

 No. 80 Anli Road, Chao Yang District, Beijing

People’s Republic of China 100101

Tel: (86-10) 5963-6881

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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China Hydroelectric Corporation

Form 6-K

China Hydroelectric Corporation is furnishing under cover of Form 6-K the following:

Exhibit 99.1         Press release dated July 3, 2014

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