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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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