You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from Costa Rica to China.

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in China are A, C and I and in Costa Rica are A and B. This is how they look like.

Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, outlets of type A and B are in use.

Type A

Type B

China

In China, outlets of type A, C and I are in use.

Type A

Type C

Type I