China firm makes staff swallow fire, claims it helps confront fears, boost self-confidence

China firm makes staff swallow fire, claims it helps confront fears, boost self-confidence

[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025

Bizarre ‘team-building’ event urges employees to extinguish flaming cotton buds by putting them in mouths, stunt sparks possible legal action.



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