UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 April 8, 1997 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Commission File Number: 0-23148 AES CHINA GENERATING CO. LTD. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Bermuda (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 98-0152612 (IRS Employer Identification No.) 3/F(W), Golden Bridge Plaza No. 1(A) Jianguomenwai Avenue Beijing, 100020 Peoples Republic of China (Address of principal executive office) Telephone Number (8610) 6508-9619 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events. On April 8, 1997, AES China Generating Co. Ltd. (the "Company") announced its first quarter earnings. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. The following is filed as an Exhibit to this Report. Exhibit Number 20 Description News Release Announcing the Company's first quarter earnings. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. AES China Generating Co. Ltd. (Registrant) BY: JEFFERY A. SAFFORD JEFFERY A. SAFFORD VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Dated: April 9, 1997 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION 20 News Release Announcing the Company's First Quarter Earnings.