The Latest Breaking News from South China Sea

Philippines allows Barbie film with blurred South China Sea map

Censors want a ‘cartoonish map’ depicting China’s claim over the South China Sea blurred from the film.

Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023

Myanmar violence and sea disputes to dominate ASEAN talks joined by US, Russian and Chinese envoys

Myanmar’s prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea and concern over arms buildups in the region are expected to dominate the agenda when Southeast Asia’s top diplomats gather for talks this week in Indonesia

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

How do ‘Barbie’ and Blackpink figure in a dangerous territorial dispute?

Of all the things that could inflame tensions in a region that could someday be a theatre of war between superpowers, the movie “Barbie” was not an obvious catalyst. Yet here we are.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023

Warner Bros defends South China Sea map after Vietnam ban

Studio says the ‘child-like crayon drawing’ in Barbie film was not intended to make a political statement.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023

After Vietnam, the Philippines could be next to ban 'Barbie.' Here's why

Philippine film regulators are reviewing Barbie after a senator said it depicts a map that China uses to lay claim to nearly all of the South China Sea. Warner Bros. says it's just a "doodle."

WEKU · Jul 6, 2023

Blackpink caught up in Vietnam-China feud

HANOI: Vietnam is investigating the website of Blackpink’s tour organiser, ahead of the K-Pop superstars’ concert in Hanoi, after fans complained that it shows a map of the South China Sea with disputed boundaries.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2023

Here’s A Yassified Explainer On The Nine-Dash Line And Why Vietnam Has Banned The Barbie Movie

Calling all international relations bimbos and himbos.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 5, 2023

Ted Cruz accuses new Barbie movie of ‘pushing Chinese propaganda’

Issue traces back to dispute claims on South China Sea

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

What is the 'nine-dash line' and what does it have to do with the Barbie movie?

The new Barbie film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is set for imminent release. But according to Vietnam’s state-run Tuoi Tre newspaper the film’s release has been barred. The head of the Department of Cinema, a government body in charge of licensing and censoring foreign films, said

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2023

Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie due to an illustration showing China's territorial claim

State media have reported that Vietnam has banned distribution of the popular "Barbie" movie because it includes a view of a map showing disputed Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023