Authorities have asked the public tosetoff fewer fireworks in Beijing to reduce pollution, a new anti-extravagance drive has prompted government officials and state-owned companies to cancel their banquets at high-end hotels and a campaign against food waste is leading to half-portions in restaurants.
Sensing that he might lose his (hitherto impressive) ability toset the pace of events, Mr Milosevic has been taking every available opportunity tosetoff diplomatic fireworks of his own.
While the county is telling residents not tosetoff their own fireworks, community displays are still on, said Fran Tibbot, the county's emergency management director.
China Central Television says Beijing's smog reached its highest level on Lantern Festival yesterday as residents setofffireworksto mark the final day of Chinese New Year.