Went through airport security flying SHA-PEK yesterday morning. Didn't see, let alone take my multiple lighters, nor care about my liquids, aresols, or gels (cologne, toothpaste, and spray deoderant). Wasn't travelling with mini-sized items either. Although I did get quite the thurough frisking by a cute little girl who was one of the people with the wands, although she used her hands instead (even though i didn't set off the metal detector). Was kinda suprised by that one.
Th subway security checks, they're a joke, just like the trains.