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.
At AVINEX's domestic arrivals, a large screen showcases details of the 2025 World Rowing Championships. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
From Sept 16 to 28, the 2025 World Rowing Championships took place on Dianshan Lake in Shanghai's Qingpu district. Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, and Hongzhu Garden Hotel supported the event with efficient travel and accommodation services.
Foreign athletes at AVINEX. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
This was Shanghai's highest-level single-sport international event of the year and the city's first integrated para and able-bodied competition. More than 1,000 athletes and coaches from 55 countries and regions participated, underscoring Shanghai's growing role in global sports.
Pudong Airport, the main arrival point, set up two reception centers on Sept 11 to offer multilingual services covering transport, payments, and information. Working closely with customs and border inspection, the airport streamlined the teams' oversized baggage handling and clearance.
Hongzhu Garden Hotel, an official partner, accommodates athletes and officials. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
AVINEX's Hongzhu Garden Hotel, serving as an official partner of the organizing committee, accommodated 302 athletes from 12 countries, along with 21 officials representing the World Rowing Federation. The hotel enhanced its facilities, including the addition of accessible rooms and improved training spaces, to better address the specific needs of the athletes.
The hotel ran 24-hour shifts and served intercontinental meals in a 300-seat dining area. English signage, bilingual maps, and multilingual volunteers ensured smooth communication, winning praise from delegations and organizers.