In Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, the common power voltage is 220 Volt 50 Hz AC, but in Taiwan, electronic devices often work with the electricity supply voltage of 110V/60HZ.
Which power plugs and sockets in China?
In China the power plugs and sockets are of type A, C and I. Check out the following pictures.
Type A: mainly used in North and Central America, China and Japan. This socket only works with plug A.
Type C: also known as the standard “Euro” plug. This socket also works with plug E and plug F.
Type I: mainly used in Australia, New Zealand, China, the South Pacific and Argentina. This socket only works with plug I.
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Type A: This socket has no alternative plugs | Type C: This socket also works with plug E and F | Type I: This socket has no alternative plugs |