Aug 2, 2023 · In a brief clip seen in the trailer, Barbie (Robbie) stood in front of a crudely drawn map which allegedly showed the nine-dash line, which is the markings set out by China in the South China...

Jul 13, 2023 · How Hollywood appeases China, explained by the Barbie movie. Vietnam banned Barbie over a map featuring the nine-dash line. Here’s why that matters.

Jul 4, 2023 · The Barbie movie is facing a release ban in Vietnam after a scene in the film showing a map of the world allegedly conflicts with the Southeast Asia country's territory claims.

Aug 13, 2023 · The“Barbie” movie has triggered discussions over patriarchy and feminism in China where there is awareness of gender inequality but also a social backlash.

Jul 21, 2023 · Does Barbie Need China? An obscure shot in the movie tells us a lot about Hollywood’s changing relationship with Beijing.

Aug 6, 2023 · Despite limited availability — the film, directed by Greta Gerwig, made up only 2.4 percent of screenings in China on its opening day — “Barbie” has quickly become widely discussed on Chinese...

Jul 3, 2023 · “Barbie” depicts a map that includes the controversial “nine-dash line” in the South China Sea. The upcoming movie “Barbie” has been banned in Vietnam. Now, the Philippines is considering...

Jul 4, 2023 · 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.

Jul 3, 2023 · Vietnam has banned the upcoming Barbie film over a scene featuring a map depicting contested Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.

Jul 5, 2023 · Some foreign markets are banning or considering banning the Warner Bros. movie Barbie over a disputed border line in the South China Sea.