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Power Bank and Battery Regulations in China: what actually matters to know

Short answer
Carry all power banks in your hand luggage, as they are prohibited in checked bags and strictly inspected for clear capacity labels and CCC certification. Use designated inter-terminal trains for transit and be prepared for thorough security screenings at both Beijing and Shanghai airports.

From real experience

Power banks and lithium-ion batteries are strictly prohibited in checked luggage.
They must be carried in hand luggage. Devices without clear capacity labeling (mAh/Wh) or those exceeding standard limits are frequently confiscated during security screening at Chinese airports. Always carry devices in hand luggage and ensure they are compliant with international aviation safety standards.
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Transit at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) often requires inter-terminal transfer.
Travelers should use the internal airport train rather than walking. Transit security can be thorough, and it is advised to remove power banks immediately. If booked on a single ticket, the airline is responsible for rebooking in case of delays.
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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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Passengers transiting through China are subject to security screening.
Power banks without the mandatory CCC certification are frequently confiscated or strictly inspected by airport security. It is recommended to carry power banks with clearly visible capacity labels and CCC certification.
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