Practical information

Language spoken: Standard Chinese; regional languages are widely used; National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code: +86 mainland · +852 Hong Kong · +853 Macao; International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency: Renminbi (CNY); HKD and MOP in the SARs; Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number: 110 police · 120 medical on the mainland; Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type: Type A, C and I · 220 V; Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water: Not recorded; No single verified statement covers mainland China and both SARs

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