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Understanding Emergency ‍and Special⁤ Phone Numbers in China

Knowing the correct phone numbers to call in an emergency or when needing⁣ specific services can be crucial. This article provides a comprehensive overview of key phone numbers ⁢used in⁣ China, including emergency ⁤services and specialized assistance lines, as of February 1, 2026.

Emergency Services

110: Police

110 is the primary emergency number ‍for contacting the police in mainland China and ⁣Taiwan [[1]]. It should be ⁣used for reporting ⁤crimes, requesting police assistance, or in any situation requiring law enforcement⁤ intervention.

112: Emergency Assistance

Originally designed for reporting landline phone system failures, 112 now⁢ serves as an emergency call number, particularly useful on mobile phones [[1]] ⁢ and [[2]]. ‍ It‍ provides a voice‍ prompt platform for emergency reporting.⁣ It can also be⁢ used to report issues with fixed-line phone services.

119: Fire and rescue

Dial 119 to report fires and request fire⁣ department assistance [[1]]. This number is also used for certain rescue operations.

120: emergency Medical Services

120 is the dedicated emergency medical hotline in mainland China [[1]]. Use ⁢this number to request an ambulance or medical⁤ assistance⁣ in urgent situations.

122: Traffic Accident Reporting

122 is specifically ⁣designated for⁣ reporting traffic‍ accidents to the Public Security⁣ Traffic management Bureau [[1]] and [[3]]. It’s the appropriate number to call for assistance and reporting following a vehicle collision.

specialized Service Numbers

114: Telephone Information Directory

114 provides telephone directory assistance, allowing you to look up phone numbers for businesses and individuals [[1]] ⁣ and [[2]].

116: ⁢Domestic Long Distance Call⁢ Inquiry

Use 116‍ to inquire about domestic long-distance call charges and services [[1]].

121:‍ Weather Forecast

121 provides access to weather forecast information [[2]].

12315: ‍Consumer complaint Hotline