You’ll never know when you are in need of medical attention, so better be informed on how you can access medical care. Should you get ill in China, worry not, for their hotlines are very much available 24 hours a day. The following are the numbers you may want to take note of:

China adapts a national healthcare system for its residences and is even able to cover a massive 90% of its total population. It also has free public healthcare covered by the social insurance plan, however this may not be able to cover foreigners and expats. Therefore, you should expect to pay your treatments in cash on your first few weeks of stay in China, should you fail to secure health insurance in advance. It is recommended that you check on your local provider in your home country, if your health insurance coverage is able to extend in China, otherwise you may want to book with an international insurance provider.

Should you be an expat in China you may want to secure your medical plans in advance by contacting companies like Cigna or Global Health Foyer Group for their health policies specialized for expats. You may reach them at +352 437 43 4256 or drop them an email on their website at Foyer Global Health.

Also, it's generally a good advice and often a much cheaper option to check what insurance packages are available in your own country and what coverage they offer in China.