![]() The map in question does indeed correspond to Chinese claims in the South China Sea, but the disputed Spratly and Paracel Islands have long been a source of contention between China and Vietnam and the Philippines in particular. A senator from the Southeast Asian country publicly warned on Tuesday that sequences in the film could "undermine Philippine sovereignty." And the Philippines might follow suit, as its film licensing authority has confirmed that it's studying the case. ![]() On Monday, July 3, Vietnam canceled the theatrical release of the American film bearing the name of the famous doll, scheduled for July 21, due to a sea chart deemed inaccurate. Subscribers only Ryan Gosling (left) and Margot Robbie in the 2023 film "Barbie." COURTESY OF WARNER BROS 2023īarbie's first excursion outside her perfect world is a tough one. The Philippines may follow suit.īy Brice Pedroletti Published on July 6, 2023, at 2:30 pm (Paris) Vietnam has canceled the release of the American film on its territory because of its depiction of a maritime map confirming Chinese irredentism in the South China Sea. Barbie discovers the geopolitics of the South China Sea ![]()
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