China sacks officials over viral Arc'teryx fireworks show in Tibet

6 months ago

Four Chinese officials have been dismissed over a fireworks display in the Himalayas last month by outdoor apparel brand Arc'teryx that drew heated criticism.

Videos of brightly coloured fireworks that apparently resembled a "rising dragon" erupting over a lush Tibetan landscape had sparked environmental concerns and a boycott campaign.

Arc'teryx and the Chinese pyrotechnics artist Cai Guo-Qiang, who designed the show, later apologised.

Authorities in Tibet's Shigatse city said in a statement on Wednesday that more officials had been investigated and given warnings. They added that Arc'teryx and Cai have to provide compensation and help "restore the environment".

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