Vietnam Bans 'Barbie' Movie Due to South China Sea Map
Vietnam has banned the upcoming Barbie movie due to a scene featuring a map depicting contested Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea. The film, set to release on July 21, has caused controversy as Vietnam, among other countries, disputes China's claim to the region. This is not the first time Vietnam has banned a film for featuring the "nine-dash line" map, as the DreamWorks film Abominable and the Sony movie Uncharted faced similar bans. The South China Sea is a disputed area with competing claims from China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei.