Vietnam Bans 'Barbie' Film for South China Sea Map

Vietnam has banned the commercial release of Warner Bros' Barbie due to a scene depicting a map of the South China Sea with the controversial "nine-dash line" that represents China's territorial claims, which Vietnam disputes. This is not the first time Vietnam has banned films featuring the line, as other movies like Abominable and Unchartered have faced similar restrictions. The South China Sea is a disputed region among several countries, including China, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei.