Leaner New Year: China tones down the celebrations

  • By Louise Watt

    Associated Press

  • Sunday, February 10th, 2013
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Associated Press Restaurant workers watch fireworks during the Eve of Chinese New Year in Beijing Saturday, Chinese authorities have asked the public to set off fewer fireworks in Beijing to reduce pollution in the capital.

Associated Press Restaurant workers watch fireworks during the Eve of Chinese New Year in Beijing Saturday, Chinese authorities have asked the public to set off fewer fireworks in Beijing to reduce pollution in the capital.