If cropping an image is CNN's worst crime, then I'm not that worried. What about this story? China was framed for having a Chinese policeman dress in traditional Tibetan costume and wield a knife to incite violence during the riots. He was captured in photos that were sent around by the Chinese embassy. The "Tibetan" was later identified by a Chinese tourist from Thailand as a Chinese police officer. Once the man's true identity was learned, his image was mysteriously deleted from pro-CCP sites. You can see the photos for yourself here: http://en.epochtimes.com/news/8-3-29/67906.html Tibetans will confirm that the sword this so called Tibetan is carrying is actually a Chinese military sword and that the way he wears his traditional dress, a chupa, and his green belt (kherag) are distinctly un-Tibetan. Furthermore, protestors will generally try to hide their face to avoid subsequent persecution. This man however purposely turned toward the camera in order to show the violence taking place.

Ruan Ming, former Chinese Communist Party to the Party Secretary backs up the claims that the riots were staged by the Chinese as a pretext for justifying a crackdown on Tibet: http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=20077&article=Former+Advisor+...