On September 19, celebrated Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang climbed to 5,500 meters and lit the fuse on Rising Dragon, a three-act fireworks performance along a Himalayan ridge in Gyantse County. Snapshot of the apology letters from Arc'teryX Weibo (left) and Cai Guo Qiang's Studio (right)Beyond One Night of FireworksThe backlash goes beyond one artist or one brand. For Cai, whose career blends ancient symbolism with explosive visuals, Rising Dragon may mark a new chapter. The show ended in minutes; the debate it ignited will last far longer than the smoke that drifted away. [Cover image snapshot of Rising Dragon video clip from Weibo]