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Warner Bros defends South China Sea map after Vietnam ban

Barbie has been banned in Vietnam over a scene featuring a map of the South China Sea [File: Jung Yeon-je/AFP]

Warner Bros studio has said a map of the South China Sea in its film Barbie has no political significance after Vietnam announced it would ban the upcoming release for featuring China’s controversial nine-dash line.

Vietnam’s Department of Cinema this week said it would deny a licence for the film, which was due to hit the country’s screens on July 21, over a scene that features a map showing China’s expansive claims over the South China Sea.

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