do i need to clear the custom as a i-i transit paxthe time needed at shanghai pudong

Question

I heard that for I-I transfer ( Say, SYD-PVG-LHR ),  unlike international practice, it is still required in China that the passenger , after disembarking, go through the passport control, reclaim the baggage, re-check in ( to obtain B/P for the next leg ) , go through the immigration and security again. In short, even as a I-I transit passenger, it is treated like a arrival and departing passenger. Is it true ? Also, how bad ( or good ) do the staff in PVG speak English ?

Nasa · Answer

Yes, it’s almost true but with little misunderstandings of the baggage. As I know, if you are taking China Eastern, Swissair, Virgin Atlantic, Air New Zealand or Lufthansa, you don’t need to claim your luggage. Don’t worry about the staff’s English, it’s great!

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Do I need to clear the custom as a I-I transit pax and the time needed at Shanghai Pudong Airport?