Officials sacked after investigation find grassland damaged by controversial firework display in Shigatse

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By Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 16: An official investigation following widespread public outcry by Shigatse authorities has found that the controversial fireworks display sponsored by Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx and designed by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang caused damage to more than 30 hectares (74 acres) of alpine grassland in Gyantse County, Shigatse, Tibet. The investigation led to the dismissal of four local officials and disciplinary action against six others.

The officials sacked include Chen Hao, Communist Party secretary of Gyantse County; Li Jiping, head of the county public security bu...

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