Flying domestically in China with a power bank has become a surprisingly important issue for international travelers following changes to aviation security requirements.
A traveler recently asked whether it is easy to simply buy a CCC/3C-certified power bank after arriving in Chinarather than risk bringing an overseas model that may not meet the domestic-flight requirements.
Below is the original answer generated by the ChinaTravelBUG AI Travel Planner, reproduced unedited.
ChinaTravelBUG AI Travel Planner’s Answer
Yes — CCC/3C-certified power banks are widely available in China, so for someone taking domestic flights, buying one locally is often the simplest solution.
The important point is that since June 28, 2025, China’s Civil Aviation Administration has prohibited passengers from taking power banks onto domestic flights if they have no visible CCC (3C) mark, an unclear mark, or belong to a recalled model/batch. ()
So I’d suggest this:
- Buy from a reputable electronics store or an official brand shop rather than an unknown market stall.
- Look for the CCC/3C logo physically marked on the power bank itself. Don’t rely only on the packaging or an online product description.
- Keep the power bank in carry-on luggage, not checked baggage, and also follow the airline’s normal lithium-battery capacity rules.
- Don’t assume a power bank purchased overseas will be accepted simply because it carries CE, UL or another certification — for Chinese domestic flights, the visible CCC mark is the key additional requirement.
- Check that the model hasn’t subsequently been recalled.
The rule is being actively enforced. Shortly after implementation, CAAC reported that airports in four northwestern provincial capitals inspected more than 100,000 power banks in just three days, with more than 33,000 surrendered. ()
So if the person in your screenshot is coming to China with an overseas power bank that lacks CCC, I wouldn’t gamble on getting it through domestic-flight security. Buy a compliant one after arriving in China instead.
One useful distinction: this CCC requirement specifically concerns domestic flights within China; travelers shouldn’t automatically assume the same rule applies to their international flight into China.
Further Reading
18-Day China Trip With a 7kg Hand Carry Limit: How We Flew Budget Airlines Both Ways Without Check-In Luggage
Read the article: https://chinatravelbug.com/18-day-china-trip-with-a-7kg-hand-carry-limit-how-we-flew-budget-airlines-both-ways-without-check-in-luggage/
Useful if you’re trying to keep luggage light while traveling around China.
ChinaTravelBUG Note
This is one of those small practical details that can cause a surprisingly big problem during a China trip.
If you’re planning to take domestic flights within China, check your power bank before leaving home. If it doesn’t have the required visible CCC/3C marking, buying a compliant model after arriving in China may be simpler than discovering the problem at airport security.
Because aviation-security and lithium-battery rules can change, check the latest requirements with your airline and current official Chinese aviation information before flying.
A Note About This AI Travel Planner Answer
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The traveler’s question originated from an online travel discussion and is reproduced here to illustrate a real travel-planning question. Identifying information has been omitted where appropriate.
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