NEW YORK, April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC, CHCWS) ("China Hydroelectric" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), announced today that it filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F which includes its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 (the "2010 Form 20-F") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 4, 2011.

The 2010 Form 20-F is available through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://www.chinahydroelectric.com and on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also request a hard copy of the Company's complete audited financial statements, free of charge, by contacting Mary Fellows, EVP and Secretary, China Hydroelectric Corporation (Telephone: +1-860-435-7000; Facsimile: +1-646-467-9820; Email: mfellows@chinahydroelectric.com).

About China Hydroelectric

China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC, CHCWS) ("China Hydroelectric" or "the Company") is an owner and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China. Led by an international management team experienced in hydroelectric power, the Company's primary business is to identify and evaluate acquisition and development opportunities and acquire, and in some cases construct, small hydroelectric power projects in China. China produces approximately 22% of its total energy from hydroelectric power. The Company currently owns 23 operating hydropower projects in China and has a controlling interest in three additional operating hydropower projects, with total installed capacity of 548.8 MW. These hydroelectric power projects are located in four provinces: Zhejiang, Fujian, Yunnan and Sichuan.

SOURCE China Hydroelectric Corporation