Alarm

 

1. Alarm precautions

1.1 Emergency alarm

  • 1. In case of emergencies such as personal safety threats, property theft, or traffic accidents, please immediately call 110 for police assistance.
  • 2. The 110 emergency service in China is safe and reliable.
  • 3. The 110 emergency call centers in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou provide emergency response services in English.
  • 4. When calling the emergency, please describe the incident, your current location, and your specific assistance needs.

 

1.2 Non-emergency handling

  • 1. For non-emergency-related matters, you can go to the nearest police station to handle them.
  • 2. Relevant matters include loss of passport and theft of non-emergency property.
  • 3. Related matters also include policy consultation, business consultation, and other related content.
  • 4. When heading to the police station for processing, please use a navigation app to find the nearest one.

 

1.3 Communication Etiquette and Documentation Requirements

  • 1. When communicating with the police, please maintain a polite attitude.
  • 2. When communicating, please clearly and accurately explain the situation of the event.
  • 3. Please carry your original passport with you.
  • 4. The police need to verify your identity information through your passport.

 

1.4 Instructions related to language communication

  • 1. It is recommended to install translation software in advance to facilitate communication with the police.
  • 2. You can also apply to the police for professional English translation services.
  • 3. In emergency situations, you can entrust a Chinese person nearby to assist in calling the police.

 

1.5 Consular assistance related to illegal and criminal activities

  • 1. If the incident involves matters related to illegal crimes, you can contact the embassy or consulate of your country in China.
  • 2. The embassy and consulate can provide you with consular protection services.
  • 3. The embassy or consulate can also recommend lawyers or interpreters for you.

 

1.6 Special telephones for various emergency calls

  • 1. In case of a fire emergency, please dial the fire emergency number: 119.
  • 2. In case of public security incidents, please call the public security alarm number: 110.
  • 3. In case of a traffic accident, please call the traffic police at 122.
  • 4. In case of sudden illness or emergency, please call the emergency number: 120.
  • 5. In case of distress at sea, please call the maritime rescue hotline: 12395.

 

1.7 Translation software recommendation

  • 1. Please download and test the translation software on your phone in advance.
  • 2. Please ensure that the software can be used normally at any time.
  • 3. Common translation apps in China: Baidu Translation, Youdao Translation, Tencent Translation, Sogou Translation.
  • 4. Chinese AI software also supports translation functions, with commonly used software including Doubao, DeepSeek, and Qwen.

 

2. simple conversation

2.1 Emergency alarm
If you have a Chinese SIM card, you can directly dial 110. You can say something like this
Hello.
I need help.
I am a foreigner.
English translation is required.
After the police connect with the interpreter, communication can continue.
2.2 Please ask nearby Chinese people to help call the police
Hello.
Please help me call the police.
Open the mobile translation software to assist in communication.