How do I get a new number in China and how do I make international calls?

Its a very easy process to get a new number in China and make international calls.

Step 1: Go to a newspaper shop/magazine shop anywhere (there are many in every city) and ask "I want a new number" which will be" Wo yao yige xin haoma"
You will get a China Mobile / China Unicom /any other number. All are same so don't worry on which brand you will start using

Step 2: Activate it , ideally tell the vendor to do it for you . Its a regular process of activation.

Step 3: This will be on the Internet . Go to http://www.rebtel.com/u/0941799488 , register make a 10 USD payment and start calling.