Sub-standard firecrackers destroyed in NW China

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Updated: 2007-02-12 22:28

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A total of 2600 boxes of substandard firecracks are destroyed by detonation in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on February 11, 2007, a week before the Chinese lunar new year. It's a Chinese tradition to celebrate the Spring Festival by setting off fireworks, which gives rise to rampant illegal fireworks. The destruction was launched to ensure a safe new year. [newsphoto]

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