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China Bars Uncertified Power Banks on Domestic Flights

Passengers must leave recalled or uncertified chargers at security to reduce the risk of lithium battery fires.

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Travellers have reported seeing restricted portable power banks piling up at airport security checks in China. Photo: Handout

Overview

  • The CAAC’s emergency ban, effective June 28, bars portable power banks lacking China Compulsory Certification or under recall from both carry-on and checked baggage on domestic services.
  • Travelers arriving at Chinese airports have been compelled to surrender disallowed devices at security, prompting confusion and last-minute disposals.
  • More than two million units produced by Anker and Romoss were recalled this month and several manufacturers have had their 3C certifications suspended or revoked.
  • The regulator cited a global rise in lithium battery incidents—highlighted by January’s Air Busan fire and a March Hong Kong Airlines emergency landing—as justification for the measure.
  • International flights remain exempt and existing rules against in-flight charging with power banks continue to apply.