Overview

• Local authorities in Shigatse said Sunday they dispatched an investigation team to the site and will act in accordance with laws and regulations.
• The fireworks were staged at the foot of the Himalayas as a promotional collaboration between Arc’teryx and artist Cai Guo‑qiang.
• Arc’teryx issued an apology on Weibo and said it will invite professional environmental groups to assess whether any damage occurred.
• The company said it will accelerate a natural protection scheme in Tibet and support charity projects that promote local culture.
• Public reaction focused on potential harm to a fragile high‑altitude ecosystem, placing the brand and the artist under regulatory and reputational scrutiny.