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Beijing

Fireworks outlets cut during festival

Beijing will reduce sales of fireworks during Spring Festival by cutting the number of retail outlets, authorities said on Wednesday. Fireworks will be sold at 511 outlets, down 28.9 percent from last year, according to authorities. Sales of fireworks will be allowed from Jan 22 to Feb 1, authorities said. If orange or red alerts are issued for heavy air pollution, delivery and sales of fireworks will be suspended.