What is the nine-dash line? The nine-dash line is used on maps by China to claim territory over waters in the South China Sea, territory disputed by Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, and ...

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Alongside an armada of paramilitary patrol vessels and fishing boats, China has fired off a barrage of historical records to reinforce its claim over a disputed shoal near the ...

Some foreign markets are reportedly banning or considering banning the Warner Bros. tentpole over a map of the disputed South China Sea.

In the “Barbie” world, facts may be inconsequential, but that isn’t the case in real life. The upcoming film has received criticism from U.S. lawmakers and countries for including a hand-drawn map of ...

A new China map shows the South China Sea with a dashed line around claimed Chinese territory. A new line next to Taiwan is also seen on the map at a bookstore in Beijing, Sept. 1, 2023. Credit: AP ...

The move followed a decision by Vietnamese censors to bar the distribution of the film for allegedly depicting the Chinese maritime claim. The Philippine government will allow the screening of the ...

Although banned in nearby Vietnam, 'Barbie' will release in The Philippines on July 19 as originally planned. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief After a weeklong review and much public debate, The ...

Vietnam has banned commercial screenings of Warner Bros’ Barbie due to a scene that depicts a map of the South China Sea with the “nine-dash line” that is contested by the Vietnamese government. The ...

Netflix has removed a Chinese romance drama from the streaming platform’s offerings after pressure by the Vietnamese government over a scene featuring a map that reflects Beijing’s sweeping claims in ...

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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Alongside an armada of paramilitary patrol vessels and fishing boats, China has fired off a barrage of historical records to reinforce its claim over a disputed shoal near the ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Netflix has removed a Chinese romance drama from the streaming platform's offerings after pressure by the Vietnamese ...