Emergency Contacts for Foreign Travelers in China: Essential Numbers & Survival Guide

Core Emergency Numbers (Nationwide)​​ ​Police​ ​Tel: 110 ​Language: Basic English support. Use simple phrases like "Help! Police!" ​Medical Emergencies​ ​Tel: 120 ​Key Phrases:"I need an ambulance" / "Someone is injured" ​Fire Rescue​ ​Tel: 119 ​Note: English support in major cities (Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou). ​Travel-Specific Services​ ​Tourism Complaints​ ​Tel: 12301 (8 AM–10 PM) ​Language: Ask for "English service" ​Highway Accidents​ ​Tel: 12122 (Roadside assistance) ​Legal & Insurance Help​ ​Tel: +86-10-12348 (24/7 multilingual legal aid) ​Embassy & Consulate Contacts​ ​Global Emergency Hotline (MFA China)​​ ​Tel: +86-10-12308 (24/7, supports English/French/Spanish) ​Major Embassies (Beijing)​: ​U.S.​: +86-10-8531-4000 ​U.K.​: +86-10-8529-6600 ​Australia: +86-10-5140-4111…