China Technical Information for Travelers

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China Voltage

The voltage in China is 220 V which is the same voltage used in China, Greece, Russia, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates.

220 V has an advantage over lower voltage such as the 110 V that it is cheaper to transmit. On the other hand, 220 V is more dangerous than lower voltages.

China Electrical Frequency

The electrical frequency in China is 50 Hz.

Note that most household and electrical/electronic equipments nowadays support multiple frequencies, so generally, electrical frequency is not an issue compatibility wise.

China Plug/Socket Type(s)

The plugs used in China are A or I or G.

Plugs/sockets are usually an issue when it comes to traveling, so always make sure you travel with a universal plug adapter.

China DVD Region

China uses DVD Region 6.

DVD Region 6 is only used by China.

Note that a region 6 DVD cannot play on a DVD player supporting another region. There are, however, some region free DVD players available that can be used to overcome this.

China Blu-ray Region

China uses Blu-ray Region C.

Blu-ray Region C is mainly used in China, India, Pakistan, and Russia, as well as Central/South Asia.

Theoretically, a region C Blu-ray disc should not play in Blu-ray disc players supporting another region. However, most Blu-ray discs are now region free (meaning they can work on any Blu-ray disc player), and most Blu-ray players are also region free. Hence, compatibility is rarely an issue (for now) when it comes to Blu-ray discs.

China GSM Freqency(ies)

China uses the GSM 900 GSM frequency.

When travelling, make sure that your phone supports the GSM frequency of the country you’re traveling to. Usually the supported GSM frequencies are printed on the box of your phone as well as its manual.

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