Chinese Authorities Harass Journalists Reporting on Deadly Explosion

In a rare move, the city of Sanhe apologizes for the harassment of state media reporters covering a gas explosion that killed seven.

A suspected gas explosion in Sanhe, China, killed seven and injured 27, prompting state TV journalists to report from the scene.
Chinese authorities manhandled journalists from state media, including CCTV, during live broadcasts, obstructing their reporting.
The city of Sanhe issued a rare public apology for the harassment, citing poor communication skills of front-line staff as the cause.
The All-China Journalists Association defended journalists' rights to report from disaster sites, highlighting the public's right to know.
The incident sparked a debate on press freedom in China, with social media and commentators supporting the journalists' rights.