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Offically, yes the liquid rules are in effect, the Manila International Airport Authority has a Liquids, Aerosols and Gels page but it's a mirror on a numeric IP address so I can't link it. This is the Main Site, click FAQ from there. From that page:
What is the best advice to get me through security as smoothly as possible?
Pack all liquids into checked-in luggage. This will ensure a smooth journey through passenger security screening areas. If it is necessary for you to have liquids and gels in your carry-on luggage, Click here to view our policy in the carriage of liquids and gels.
The link there goes to their liquids/gels page which has the same restrictions as everywhere else.
Having said that I live in Manila and have never been asked to remove liquids or laptops, or anything like that. But if you change planes on route in a different country you're very likely to be hit with the liquid restrictions there. And things change, so I wouldn't rely on doing that.
I can't find anything on the Beijing Airport site talking about it but here's Hong Kong's leaflet.
The International Civil Aviation Organization has a FAQ which says:
Why do security controls vary from airport to airport?
ICAO sets minimum standards to be met by Member States in all fi elds of international civil aviation, including aviation security. States must comply with these baseline standards, but they may also add measures according to national requirements based on risk assessments. As a result, national and regional variations in the type of security controls can emerge.
Short answer: Technically no difference in restrictions in Asia, but enforcement varies.
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Here are Airport guidelines that I found in the internet regarding what to bring and what not to bring when checking-in.
Customs and Airport Guidelines
NEW RULES FOR TAKING LIQUIDS, AEROSOLS AND GELS THROUGH SECURITY ONTO INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
Are your liquids, aerosols and gels 100ml or less?
Liquids, aerosols and gels include items such as drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste, lipstick, lip balm and similar substances