Not sure where that leaves me, but obviously the lounges won't work. Flying in from the US with fair amount of luggage, so in any case should pick that up ASAP.

Ended up transferring in SHE because of unexpected events. Maybe should just adjust SHE-PEK flight for later so I can go directly to meet companion in Chaoyang rather than wait at a tea house or Starbucks.

Thanks for the suggestions! Now I appreciate such outside-security PP lounges as the one at EWR!