Chinese Officials Apologize for Media Harassment Following Deadly Restaurant Blast
TL;DR
City officials in Sanhe, China issued a rare apology after authorities were caught harassing journalists from state broadcaster CCTV during a live broadcast near the site of a deadly explosion. The incident, which was shown live on TV, prompted the city to express "deep regret" over the treatment of the reporters and other media workers. Harassment of journalists, including foreign reporters, is common in China but is almost never acknowledged by the state. The incident highlights the challenges faced by journalists in China, where media is tightly controlled and reporting on certain topics is off-limits.
- Chinese city officials issue a rare apology after authorities harass journalists on live TV The Associated Press
- Deadly China restaurant blast rocks city near Beijing CNN
- China Officials Apologize After CCTV Reporter Kept From Covering Fatal Explosion Bloomberg
- Media harassment after China restaurant blast sparks protest, public criticism Reuters
- 2 dead and dozens hurt in China after blast tears down 4-storey building near Beijing South China Morning Post
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