gloss over, drowned out, “historical nihilism” intended to undermine the party

 Today, Ms. Chen’s voice has been drowned out by party historians who gloss over events like the Great Leap Forward and dismiss the estimates of tens of millions of dead as “historical nihilism” intended to undermine the party.

“They say history is on their side and that means they are right,” Ms. Chen said about China’s Communist Party.

But, she added, “If you know the past and the way they did things then, you can understand better what is happening now.”

nihilism

/ˈnʌɪ(h)ɪlɪz(ə)m/

noun

1. the rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless.

   "they condemned the show for its cynicism and nihilism"

gloss over

「gloss」的片語動詞

1. try to conceal or disguise something unfavourable by treating it briefly or representing it misleadingly.

   "the social costs of this growth are glossed over"