CNN是如何歪曲報道西藏騷亂的（4）

CNN關於西藏報道的聲明

2008 年3月28日

（CNN）-- 在一個名為anti-CNN.com的網站上，以及一些別的場合，CNN的關於西藏事件的報道被點名批評。我們一直致力於對事件的各方麵的完整報道，但是有兩件具體的指控指出我們的有意偏向。我們願就此機會澄清：

指控1：CNN有意將西藏抗議者向中國軍車投擲石塊的部分從圖片中剪切掉。

CNN否認來自於網絡博客的所有關於CNN歪曲報道西藏事件，並有意偏向任何一邊的指控。我們一慣地，重複地在展示這個事件的所有方麵。那張有爭議的照片在那個特定的新聞背景下是適合的，對它所要展示的含義沒有任何歧義。更不用提及它的標題了：”藏人在首府拉薩街頭向軍車投擲石塊”. 我們的西藏事件的圖片庫包含有這張照片。(See the gallery)

我們也發布了藏人暴力對待中國人的圖片 。我們3月18日的報道展示了藏族青年襲擊中國人。（(Read the story)

而且，我們也曾發布過來源於中國媒體的視頻來展示藏人攻擊中國在拉薩的設施。 (Watch the video) »

指控2：CNN指稱西藏為一個國家

CNN的政策是稱西藏為“中國藏族自治區”。在我們至今為止的十幾篇報道中，我們意識到確有兩處西藏被不正確地稱為國家。

CNN的聲譽來源於對全球新聞的準確和公正的報道，同時我們的報道經由文字，圖片和視頻，在任何事件上一直體現了廣泛的觀點。

CNN statement on Tibet coverage

March 28, 2008 -- Updated 1923 GMT (0323 HKT

(CNN) -- CNN has been singled out for criticism for our coverage of events in Tibet through an anti-CNN.com Web site and elsewhere. We have provided comprehensive coverage of all sides of this story, but two specific allegations relate to pro-Tibetan bias. We would like to take this chance to respond to them:

Allegation 1: CNN intentionally cropped an image in order to remove Tibetan protesters throwing stones at Chinese trucks.

CNN refutes all allegations by bloggers that it distorts its coverage of the events in Tibet to portray either side in a more favorable light. We have consistently and repeatedly shown all sides of this story. The one image in question was used wholly appropriately in the specific editorial context and there could be no confusion regarding what it was showing, not least because it was captioned: "Tibetans throw stones at army vehicles on a street in the capital Lhasa." The picture gallery included in Tibet stories includes the image. (See the gallery)

We have also published images showing violence by Tibetans against the Chinese. A March 18 story shows Tibetan youths attacking a Chinese man. (Read the story)

Additionally, we have published video from the Chinese media apparently showing Tibetans attacking Chinese interests in Lhasa. (Watch the video) »

Allegation 2: CNN referred to Tibet as a "country."

CNN's policy is to refer to Tibet as "Tibet Autonomous Region of China." In our dozens of stories on the topic to date, we are aware of only two instances where it was incorrectly referenced as a country.

CNN's reputation is based on reporting global news accurately and impartially, while our coverage through the use of words, images or video always reflects a wide range of opinions and points of view on every story.