The country is in a celebratory mood after battling the pandemic and maintaining its status as an economic powerhouse. But for all of its successes, the Chinese Communist Party is unapologetic about its faults — preferring to sweep the dark elements of its history under the carpet and keep them out of the consciousness of the people.

A new report by a group representing foreign media in China says the country is using "all arms of state power" to harass and intimidate journalists, including surveillance, controls on movement and COVID-19 restrictions.