CA Beijing is only good in comparison to other Chinese lounges. In my opinion it is the best lounge in the country, but it is mid-tier on a global scale.

My wife (QF Platinum) flew economy class yesterday from MEL-MAD via PVG on China Eastern. She was unable to get a lounge pass for PVG on check-in in MEL, and was refused entry to the lounge (VIP 36) on arrival in PVG. Her return flights are business, so won't have the same issue, but my understan...