Chinese Officials Apologize for Media Harassment Following Deadly Restaurant Blast

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.