Flying in China? Check this before packing your power bank
Visiting China doesn’t just mean exploring a foreign language and environment, but unfamiliar technology as well. While the U.S. runs on Google Maps, Venmo, and Amazon, China runs on Amap, Alipay, and Taobao. China also has different requirements when it comes to taking your tech on flights — specifically relating to power banks. Like on U.S. flights, power banks must be carried in your hand luggage when on flights in China, and are subject to energy capacity limits. You should always check restrictions directly with your airline to avoid a headache at the airport. However, one requirement that’s easy to overlook is the need for your power banks to have CCC-certification when flying in China. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your power banks aren’t confiscated by China’s airport security. SEE ALSO: 7 overlooked and underrated essential travel gadgets What is CCC certification, and why does your power bank need it? Credit: VCG / VCG via Getty Images The China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) is a safety mark similar to Europe’s Conformité Européenne (CE), …



