China (CN)
China is one of the world's largest economies and most important expat destinations, combining global business hubs such as Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou with deep history, fast infrastructure, and a highly digital daily-life ecosystem.
Capital: Beijing
Region: Asia
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Currency: CNY (RMB)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 50)
Emergency: 110
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
110 police / 120 ambulance / 119 fire
Police
110
Fire Brigade
119
Ambulance
120
Poison Control
Call 120 or the nearest international hospital emergency department
Mental Health
Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Hotline: 010 8295 1332; Shanghai Lifeline: 400 821 1215
Domestic Violence
110 police; All-China Women's Federation hotline 12338 in many locations
Road Assistance
Contact insurer, rental company, or local traffic police at 122
Hospital outpatient and international clinics
120 for emergency; book outpatient care through hospital apps or WeChat mini-programs
Many public hospitals run weekend outpatient departments, but availability differs by city and hospital.
Emergency departments are 24/7; outpatient clinics commonly operate daytime hours with registration cutoffs.
How to call emergency services in China
Emergency operators may not speak English. Say your city, district, road, compound/building name, and nearest landmark. Ask a Chinese speaker to assist when possible.