How to call Taiwan
As cross-strait exchanges become increasingly frequent, calling Taiwan has become a daily need for many people. This article will introduce in detail how to call Taiwan, including dialing methods, tariffs and FAQs, and provide hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days to help you better understand cross-strait dynamics.
1. How to call Taiwan

When calling Taiwan, you need to follow the international dialing rules. The specific steps are as follows:
| Dial mode | Example |
|---|---|
| Call a Taiwan mobile phone from mainland China | 00 + 886 + 9XXXXXXXX |
| Calling Taiwan Landline from Mainland China | 00 + 886 + area code (remove 0) + phone number |
| Call a mobile phone in mainland China from Taiwan | 00 + 86 + 1XXXXXXXXX |
| Call mainland China landline from Taiwan | 00 + 86 + area code (remove 0) + phone number |
2. Tariff situation
The international long distance tariffs of different operators may be different. The following are tariff references of some common operators:
| Operator | Rate (RMB/minute) |
|---|---|
| China Mobile | 0.99 yuan |
| China Unicom | 0.98 yuan |
| China Telecom | 0.97 yuan |
Note: The above rates are for reference only, please refer to the operator’s latest announcement for details.
3. Hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days
The following are the hot topics and content that have attracted attention from both sides of the Taiwan Strait in the past 10 days:
| Date | hot topics | Hot content |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | Cross-Strait Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Exchanges | Mid-Autumn Festival social events across the Taiwan Straits are held in many places to celebrate the festival together. |
| 2023-10-03 | Taiwan tourism popularity rises | The number of mainland tourists traveling to Taiwan has increased significantly. |
| 2023-10-05 | Cross-Strait Economic and Trade Cooperation | Enterprises on both sides of the Taiwan Strait have signed a number of cooperation agreements to promote economic and trade development. |
| 2023-10-07 | Taiwan earthquake | A 5.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in Hualien, Taiwan, and all walks of life in mainland China expressed concern. |
| 2023-10-09 | Cross-Strait Youth Exchange | The Cross-Strait Youth Entrepreneurship Forum was held in Xiamen, attracting many participants. |
4. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to activate the international long distance function to make calls to Taiwan?
Yes, international long distance calls usually require you to activate the international long distance function in advance. Please consult your operator for details.
2. Is it cheaper to call Taiwan using Internet phone?
Yes, using Internet calls (such as Skype, WeChat, etc.) usually has lower rates, but you need to ensure that the network of both parties is stable.
3. What is the difference between mobile phone numbers and landline numbers in Taiwan?
Mobile phone numbers in Taiwan usually start with "09", while landline numbers have an area code (e.g. "02" in Taipei).
5. Summary
Making calls to Taiwan is not complicated, you just need to know the correct dialing method and understand the relevant tariffs. At the same time, paying attention to hot topics and content on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will help you better understand the dynamics on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. I hope this article can provide you with practical help.
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