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.

Emirates flight EK304 lands at Pudong Airport. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
Emirates flight EK304 from Dubai landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on March 5, carrying 308 passengers, many of whom had been stranded in the UAE for several days due to the ongoing conflict.
In response to the unexpected challenge, Shanghai Pudong International Airport worked closely with customs, immigration, and airline staff members to ensure smooth operations.
Preparations included careful planning for parking spaces, and increased staffing at customs and immigration channels to minimize passenger wait times, thereby facilitating a swift and efficient process for returning travelers.

Emirates flight EK304 passengers arrive at Pudong Airport. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
Upon arrival, ground services staff members were on hand to guide passengers off the plane and offer them a warm welcome home. Special assistance was provided to three passengers traveling with infants, ensuring that they could quickly collect their luggage and reunite with their families.
Pudong Airport will continue to closely monitor flight schedules from the Middle East and collaborate with relevant agencies to ensure passenger safety and smooth travel experiences.