6 d. ago Heads roll in China over fireworks publicity stunt in Tibet plateau

Several officials in China’s Tibet autonomous region have been punished after being held responsible for a controversial fireworks show at the foot of the Himalayas, an ecologically fragile region. Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang to set off the fireworks as part of a publicity stunt last month. The controversial show triggered widespread debate over environmental preservation and government oversight, leading to an official investigation. According to an...

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6 d. ago China punishes officials over fireworks publicity stunt in Tibet plateau

Several officials in China’s Tibet autonomous region have been punished after being held responsible for a controversial fireworks show at the foot of the Himalayas, an ecologically fragile region. Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang to set off the fireworks as part of a publicity stunt last month. The controversial show triggered widespread debate over environmental preservation and government oversight, leading to an official investigation. According to an...

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1 week ago Japan’s flu season hits 5 weeks early amid fears of an evolving virus

An unprecedented early surge in influenza cases has compelled Japan’s health authorities to declare a nationwide epidemic, as medical experts warn the virus may be evolving faster and spreading more easily than ever before. The outbreak, which has caused hospital wards to fill up and schools across the country to close their doors, arrived five weeks ahead of schedule compared with last year. Such an early and rapid spread suggests the influenza virus is adapting at an unprecedented pace. But...

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1 week ago Nationwide epidemic declared in Japan as flu season hits early

An unprecedented early surge in influenza cases has compelled Japan’s health authorities to declare a nationwide epidemic, as medical experts warn the virus may be evolving faster and spreading more easily than ever before. The outbreak, which has caused hospital wards to fill up and schools across the country to close their doors, arrived five weeks ahead of schedule compared with last year. Such an early and rapid spread suggests the influenza virus is adapting at an unprecedented pace. But...

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2 w. ago What is ‘dragon vein’ and why China artist, top brand hit over Himalayas fireworks

A massive fireworks display put on by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and the outdoor brand Arc’teryx’s at the foot of the Himalayas has sparked public outrage. “The rising dragon” art event was launched on September 19, at about 5,500 metres above sea level. The display saw fireworks erupt four times for 52 seconds in total, using 1,050 clusters of fireworks. Witnesses said the display twirled around the mountain and generated disturbing sounds and smells. As local government officials began an...

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3 w. ago National Day in Hong Kong: authorities brace for 8.8 million trips, up by 20%

Hong Kong authorities have started to prepare for a wave of travel during the National Day holiday next week when nearly 8.8 million trips are expected to be made across the city’s borders, an increase of more than 20 per cent over last year’s figure, and the city stages a massive fireworks display. Industry experts have predicted that 1.5 million mainland Chinese tourists will visit the city over the “golden week” break, 10 per cent more than last year, with the celebration coinciding with the...

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4 w. ago Arc’teryx faces backlash in China after fireworks stunt in Tibet

Arc’teryx faces backlash in China after fireworks stunt in Tibet  KrASIA

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last month Massive fireworks show in Himalayas in China triggers blowback

Officials in Shigatse in the Tibet autonomous region vowed to carry out an investigation on Sunday after the outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang to set off fireworks at the foot of the Himalayas in a publicity stunt. “We have immediately sent an investigation team to the site and will take actions according to laws and regulations,” the officials said in a statement. Arc’teryx later apologised on Weibo, saying it would invite professional environmental groups...

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last month Massive fireworks show for Tibet ad stunt sparks blowback over environment fears

Officials in Shigatse in China’s Tibet autonomous region vowed to carry out an investigation on Sunday after the outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang to set off fireworks at the foot of the Himalayas in a publicity stunt. “We have immediately sent an investigation team to the site and will take actions according to laws and regulations,” the officials said in a statement. Arc’teryx later apologised on Chinese social media, saying it would invite professional...

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