Originally Posted by vbroucek

Since it is on two tickets, the answer should be TG will most probably check bags (TG is good at that) to final destination, but they are not obliged to do so and depending on PVG regulations they may not to do so.
As others said, considering frequent delays and transfer uncertainty, 2 hours in PVG is close to suicide...

Originally Posted by dsquared37

At least for NZ transits in PVG their website has a notice posted and an exception is exactly what this is. I realize this doesn't help OP but this is official.

If OP doesn't have a passport that can partake in TWOV (by their own admission) then they'll need to procure a visa to take these flights.

And even with a visa a 2hr connection is asking for trouble.