ChinaPathbook

Practical guide

China emergencies and passport loss: call the right number first

Keep official emergency contacts separate from travel planning.

The State Council’s English guide says to call 110 for personal assault or property crimes, 119 for fire and 120 for first aid. It says to report a lost passport to the local police station immediately. For any active emergency, follow dispatcher instructions and contact your consulate as appropriate.

A clear next step

  1. For assault or property crime, call 110; for fire, call 119; for first aid, call 120.
  2. If a passport is lost, report it to a local police station immediately.
  3. Preserve any report reference and use official consular guidance for replacement-document steps.

Sources & verification

Last verified

Questions

What to keep in mind.

Should I use this guide instead of emergency dispatch?

No. For an active emergency, call the appropriate emergency number and follow the dispatcher.