A comprehensive guide to emergency and service hotlines for expats in China:
1. Urgent Emergencies: Call 110 for police, 120 for ambulance, 119 for fire, 122 for traffic accidents. Always state your situation and location first.
2. Travel & Visa Help: 12367 for immigration/visa questions, 12301 for tourism-related issues. Contact your embassy if your passport is lost.
3. Daily & Shopping Issues: 12345 for general city service problems, 12315 for consumer complaints like shopping disputes or fake products.
Most hotlines offer English support in major cities. Save this list for emergencies!
Essential Emergency Hotlines for Expats in China
2026-02-02T23:16:14+08:00 | 1 minute read | Updated at 2026-02-02T23:16:14+08:00
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