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What is the area code in China?

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The area code will vary based on different locations within China. I would recommend searching online for the area code for a specific city or town.

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What is the area code for Yiwu, China?

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The area code for Yiwu, in Zhejiang province, is 0579. Most search engines will give you the area code if you type in the city's name followed by "area code."

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How can I call a police officer in China?

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In China, you can call a police officer by dialing 110 or texting 12110. There are no fees for dialing these numbers if you are in mainland China. If you want to call a police officer in China from a different country, you should look up the phone number for the department you want to call, and then use the same methods for dialing as listed in the article.

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What is the area code of Xuzhou city in China?

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The area code for Xuzhou, in Jiangsu province, is 0516. You can look up Chinese area codes by doing an internet search for the name of the city followed by "area code."

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I tried to make a call to China but the operator said incorrect number. The target of my call said the number I dialed was correct. What should I do?

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First, you should verify that you have the correct exit and country codes. If you are calling a landline, make sure you also have the correct area code. If you are calling a cell phone, make sure to omit the area code. If you are still having trouble, try calling the international operator by dialing 0170. Give them the phone number (no exit, country, or area codes needed), and they will put the call through. It will cost money though; usually you can either place the call collect or use a credit card to pay.

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If I am told 'subscriber is busy now', does that mean my call is now blocked?

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No, the message "subscriber is busy now" means that the person is using their phone and they do not have call-waiting. Usually if your call is blocked, it will immediately divert to voicemail or you will receive a message saying the number cannot be reached. Check out the wikiHow article "How to Know if Your Number Was Blocked" for more ways to determine whether you have been blocked or not.

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Is Skype allowed in China?

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Yes, people in China use Microsoft products a lot, of which Skype is one. China has, at this point in time, banned Google apps and YouTube. However, some people use VPN to access Google in China.

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