Health
Emergency numbers in China
✅ Updated May 2026
Save these: 120 = ambulance, 110 = police, 119 = fire, 122 = traffic accident. Calls are free from any phone. 120 operators may speak limited English — state your exact location first and clearly, or ask a nearby local to help; sharing your live location from a map app helps responders find you. For non-emergencies, an international hospital's front desk can advise in English.
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