TIL the “CE” mark is basically a self-assigned “trust me, bro” promise, and it’s not going to cut it if you’re traveling to China.
Turns out, China has a mandatory safety certification, the CCC, which sets a much higher bar. It requires independent product testing and annual factory inspections.
Now that I have visa-free entry, I’ll be visiting more often. For peace of mind, I picked up a new power bank with both CE and CCC marks. It’s a solid upgrade since my old one only delivered 30W PD, but this one pushes 65W.