You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from United States of America (US) USA to China.

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in China are A, C and I and in United States of America (US) USA are A and B. This is how they look like.

In United States of America (US) USA, outlets of type A and B are in use.

Type A

Type B

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

Type A

Type C

Type I

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