I felt the same at PEK last year; completely shocked they wanted all chargers, batteries, wires, electronics out and inspected (without using gloves even!). They tried to confiscate my portable cell phone charger, which led to a decent fight over it and having to demonstrate what it was for. The worst part of security there, however, was the extra security line after you've started walking down the jetway. No gloves searching your bags, and taking all liquids. So if you buy a water in the terminal, you can't take it on. Ridiculous, especially since your throat gets scratchy breathing the air there and you're prepping for a 13 hour flight.