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Civil Aviation Administration of China: Power banks without 3C certification or recalled models banned on domestic flights
To ensure the safety of aviation operations, the Civil Aviation Administration of China has issued an urgent notice. Starting June 28, passengers are prohibited from carrying power banks that lack a 3C certification label, have unclear 3C labeling, or belong to recalled models or batches on domestic flights. (For details, please visit the official website of the State Administration for Market Regulation's Defective Product Recall Technical Center at www.samrdprc.org.cn/xfpzh/xfpgnzh)
Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport will enforce the requirements of this notice to ensure passenger safety. We kindly ask all passengers to comply with this notice by carefully checking the certification label, brand, and model of your power banks before traveling. Please do not bring non-compliant power banks on board. Remove your power bank before security checks to prevent travel delays.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
A visitor poses with a hanbok-clad mascot at the Korea Week promotional event. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
Shanghai Pudong International Airport's Terminal 2 hosted the launch of Korea Week on Nov 14, jointly organized by Shanghai Airport Authority (AVINEX) and Korea Airports Corporation to boost tourism, cultural exchange, and bilateral cooperation. Officials from both organizations attended the ceremony.
Officials cut the ribbon to launch Korea Week. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
The event runs until Nov 23, showcasing key attractions and airport highlights from Gimpo, Busan, and Cheongju. Mascots dressed in traditional hanbok interact with passengers, while lucky draws, photo opportunities, and mini-games encourage participation and celebrate Korean culture.
On June 25, AVINEX and the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism organized a "Lucky Shanghai" flash promotion at Gimpo International Airport. The event showcased Shanghai's top attractions, cultural experiences, and travel options to Korean youth, promoting weekend visits and city sightseeing.
Since China implemented a trial visa-free policy for ordinary South Korean passport holders on Nov 8, 2024, and South Korea launched a pilot visa waiver for Chinese group travelers on Sept 29, 2025, travel between the two countries has become much easier. As a result, passenger numbers have risen, enhancing tourism and business exchanges.
Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao airports currently operate more than 400 weekly flights to five Korean airports — Incheon, Jeju, Busan, Daegu, and Gimpo. These routes are operated by nine airlines, including China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Korean Air, supporting strong cross-border travel.