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Electronics and Power Bank Carriage in China: what actually matters to know

Short answer
Keep power banks in carry-on luggage and remove them during security screening; capacities exceeding 20,000 mAh or items lacking readable technical specifications are frequently confiscated. If exiting the airport into the city, you must file an arrival card, which can be completed via the 12367 app or Alipay.

From real experience

Transit through Chinese airports involves strict battery inspections.
Power banks must have clear CCC certification and readable technical specifications. Capacities over 20,000 mAh are frequently confiscated. Keep batteries in carry-on luggage and remove them during security checks for inspection. Compliance with security personnel is mandatory to avoid being denied boarding.
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Portable battery-powered fans are generally permitted in carry-on luggage for flights transiting through China.
When transiting: if remaining in the sterile transit area, no arrival card is required. If exiting the airport into the city, an arrival card must be filed (can be done 24 hours in advance via the '12367' app or Alipay mini-app).
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Beijing Capital Airport transit: Follow 'Transfer' signs.
Expect strict security screening; power banks must be removed from carry-on. Language barrier is significant in dining areas (KFC). UnionPay cards are widely accepted at terminals, but may not work in self-service water vending machines.
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🛂 Immigration Procedures and Documentation • Arrival and Customs Declaration Forms • Paying with Alipay 🩺 Transit Health Declaration 🚕 Transit Planning and Airport Logistics 🚕 Transit Baggage Logistics

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