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 apologized.
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 must provide compensation and help restore the environment.
The fireworks, which lasted nearly a minute and affected around 30 hectares (74 acres) of grassland, caused limited short-term damage, but further monitoring is necessary to assess ecological risks. Authorities noted the creation of dangerous remnants and debris and reported disturbances to local wildlife due to light and noise.
The officials dismissed include Gyantse county's Communist Party secretary, public security chief, and two senior members of related environmental agencies.
Cai Guo-Qiang, best known for his work at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has expressed a commitment to collaborate with local authorities for environmental recovery.
Social media backlash led many users to call for a boycott of Arc'teryx, claiming the pyrotechnics display contradicted the brand's conservation-driven image. Arc'teryx claimed its aim was to promote local mountain culture but acknowledged the event was out of line with [its] values.
The company, founded in 1989 and now owned by Anta Sports, has pledged to reassess the project's environmental impact, stating that they had initially used biodegradable materials in the display.
