China virtual phone numbers

Chinese Virtual Phone Numbers

Use a +86 Chinese phone number to connect with customers in Asia. Forward incoming calls to your main office, global teams, or support centers anywhere in the world.
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  • Expand sales and support operations in Asia with China virtual phone numbers.
  • Establish a local presence in this region — no long-term contracts or setup fees
  • Manage calls efficiently with 20+ features like IVR, advanced routing, and more.
  • Enjoy reliable local and international calling from any device, any location.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of global commerce, China continues to stand out as a formidable economic powerhouse. As the world's second-largest economy, China presents a lucrative platform for business expansion

Chinese virtual phone numbers serve as a valuable tool for businesses aiming to expand into and support the Chinese market.

Get a Chinese Virtual Phone Numbers

Virtual Chinese numbers are phone numbers with the country code +86 that are not tied to a specific physical phone line in China.

Instead, they use Tier-1 carriers to route calls over the Internet, allowing for more flexibility and functionality compared to traditional phone numbers. This means that the owner of the number could be in a foreign location other than China. Virtual phone numbers offer businesses a risk-free way to ‘test the waters’ in China.

Telephone numbers in China are administered according to the Chinese Telephone Code Plan.

Types of Chinese Virtual Numbers

Global Call Forwarding offers different types of China phone numbers for businesses:

  • Chinese national numbers — shared-cost numbers that can be dialed from anywhere within the country and outside the country.
  • Chinese local numbers — available with specific area codes from top cities in the country.

Chinese Phone Number Format

The China phone number format includes country code +86, the national prefix or area code, and the subscriber number:

  • The China national number format is +86 (0) 400 xxx-xxxx.
  • The China local number format is +86 (0) 10 xxxx-xxxx.*
    • *Beijing area code (10)

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An advanced suite of included and premium features to reliably power your business communications.

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Virtual Voicemail

Call Flow Designer

Call Transcription

Time of Day Routing

Geographic Routing

Simultaneous Ringing

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Outbound Calling

Outbound Caller ID

Number Masking

Failover Routing

Custom Reports

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Local Ringback Tones

Fax to Email

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Benefits of Using a Virtual Chinese Number

Why should your business buy a Chinese phone number?

With a Chinese virtual number, you can:

  • Develop a local presence even if you are an international company
  • Gain access to the Chinese market
  • Provide services and support to local Chinese customers
  • Publish the phone number on your website to attract new customers
  • Increase revenue and sales by entering a new market
  • Get access to cloud communication features for improved call management
  • Use your number to make outbound calls to China

How Much Does a Chinese Virtual Number Cost?

Global Call Forwarding offers Chinese virtual numbers starting at $28.95 per month.

We offer five different virtual phone number plans that include monthly minutes plus an additional per-minute rate.

How to Get a Chinese Phone Number?

You can buy a Chinese phone number from Global Call Forwarding in two ways:

To purchase your numbers online, follow these steps:

  1. Visit our Pricing page.
  2. Search for China or +86 from the left box.
  3. Choose National, Geographic (Local 2-Way Voice), or Geographic.
  4. On the right, enter the forward-to destination.
    5. Note: The destination can be changed at any time.
  5. Click on View Rates and choose from our five different plans.
  6. Add premium services, if desired — Call Recording, Outbound Calling, etc.
  7. Submit your order and verify application details.
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How Long Does it Take to Get Chinese Phone Numbers?

Global Call Forwarding can activate Chinese phone numbers — including 400 numbers and local numbers — within 2-5 business days. Note that KYC documents are required to activate a China phone number. The sooner we receive your documents, the faster we can activate your account.

Why Use Virtual Numbers for Business in China?

Explore the strategic advantages of integrating China virtual phone numbers into your business operations. These numbers not only simplify communications but also provide a cost-effective solution for establishing a credible presence in one of the world’s largest markets.

Local Presence: Instantly gain a local identity in the Chinese market, which can help increase trust and credibility among local customers.

Scalability: Easily scale your operations up or down based on business needs without significant infrastructure changes.

Flexibility: Manage business communications from anywhere in the world with features like call forwarding, voicemail, and IVR systems.

Cost-effective Calling: With local and toll-free Chinese numbers, you give customers a reliable communication channel to connect with your business.

Related: Comparison of China Virtual Numbers Providers

Doing Business in China

In order to do business in China, you first need to decide which market you want to enter and how you want to bring your business. That aside, consider logistics such as office space, Chinese phone numbers, hiring locals, connecting with suppliers, and so on. Here we will look at the top cities in China that are open for foreign business:

Market Size and Economic Growth: China’s massive consumer base and ongoing economic growth provide a fertile ground for businesses across various sectors, from manufacturing to technology and services.

Strategic Location: Situated as a gateway to Asia, China’s strategic location allows businesses to expand their operations not just within China but across neighboring markets as well.

Government Incentives: Numerous government policies support foreign investment and business operations, including economic zones and tax incentives.

Technological Advancement: With rapid advancements in technology, China is at the forefront of sectors like e-commerce, mobile technologies, and green energy.

Get Chinese Virtual Phone Number with Us

Global Call Forwarding can provide your company with a Chinese phone number and additional features and services such as international call forwarding, call recording, time-based routing, and so on. Sign up today or speak with your global experts to learn more!

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F A Q | Chinese Virtual Phone Number

Chinese virtual numbers are cloud-based phone numbers that transmit calls using the internet instead of traditional phone lines. This makes it possible to make and receive calls from any location or device.

The country code for Chinese phone numbers is (+86).

An example of a Chinese phone number would be +86 (10) 1234-5678. This consists of China’s country calling code (+86), the local area code for Beijing (10), and the subscriber number (8 digits).

You can get different types of Chinese virtual phone numbers for your business including national and local China numbers.

Chinese virtual numbers use international call forwarding and VoIP technology to send and receive calls through an internet network. And users can forward incoming calls to any location in the world.

Yes, you can use your Chinese virtual number from any location or device as long as you have a stable internet connection.

Virtual phone service providers like Global Call Forwarding offer different types of Chinese virtual numbers among other business phone services.