How do you convert a character to its binary ASCII code in java? Also does the binary value have to be a String or a char? : <pre><code>1.char chCharacter = 'A';  
2.int iBinaryCode;   
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<li>Storing the character in a char   </li>
<li>Where I want to store the binary value</li>
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