Proud Moment for India as Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies goes as an official entry for Oscars 2025! On Monday, September 23, 2024, the jury members of the Film Federation of India selected Laapataa Ladies as an official entry for the Oscars in the category of Best Foreign Film. Kiran Rao’s …
"Vietnam Takes a Stand: The Barbie Movie Ban and the Nine-Dash Line Controversy"
Get Ready for a Sensational Showdown as Vietnam Bans Barbie Movie!
In a shocking move that has sent shockwaves across the entertainment world, Vietnam has decided to ban the highly anticipated Barbie film, otherwise set to hit theaters on July 21 sparking a social media frenzy. What’s the reasoning behind this daring decision? A scenario depicting a map of the disputed Chinese claims in the South China Sea.
Vietnam is one of the countries that passionately opposes China’s brazen claim to own practically the whole South China Sea. However, it is unclear which picture features the “offensive image” of China’s infamous nine-dash line, a symbol used by China to signify its territorial ambitions in the region.
The eminent head of Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s movie division, Vi Kien Thanh, described the map representation of China’s disputable nine-dash line as an “illegal image.” This latest prohibition comes after Vietnam decided to forbid the movie Uncharted for comparable reasons in 2022.
Long a source of contention, China’s claim to more than 80% of the South China Sea is made more so by its reliance on a 1947 map marked by ambiguous dashes known as the “nine-dash line.” This boundary encircles Hainan Island in the far south in a loop that is about 1,100 miles (1,800 kilometers) long. Vietnam vigorously refutes these accusations, along with the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan, and engages in contentious discussions with China to determine the veracity of each country’s claims.
The bold Nine-Dash Line on Chinese maps, which has long been a staple of Communist Party maps, questions the UNCLOS’s (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) recognized maritime limits. This convention has been accepted by a vast majority of countries, including China itself. It is a tribute to the collected wisdom of states over millennia.
The fact that the United States, although not a signatory, acknowledges UNCLOS as established international law highlights the illegality of China’s claims within the Nine-Dash Line.
The UNCLOS claims made by Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei are squarely at odds with the Nine-Dash Line. The Nine-Dash Line continues to be a simmering flashpoint between China and its Southeast Asian neighbors given the continued reliance on it by the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia in their UN procedures and diplomatic engagements.
Vietnam speaks out the message loud and clear that countries will not back down.
Latest News
Amidst the chaos, the 55-year-old actress was seen having some me time with her kids. The recent IG post of the megastar is proof of the same. The post not only shows her daily activities but also shares a cryptic message for her ex-husband Ben Affleck. The snaps included a …
Suhani Bhatnagar, the Dangal Actress Who Portrayed Young Babita Phogat, Passes Away at Age 19: Verified by Aamir Khan Productions 19-year-old actress Suhani Bhatnagar, who gained fame for her part in the popular movie Dangal, passed away. In Dangal, Suhani was portrayed as Aamir Khan’s daughter. Suhani Bhatnagar, who portrayed …
Return Of Brad Pitt To The Cast Of The Movie Critic The writer/director has repeatedly stated that Brad Pitt will return to the cast of Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming film, “The Movie Critic” and this will be his last & final picture. For the movie, he’s reconnecting with Tarantino, according to …
Heidi Klum shows her Halloween outfit for 2023. For Halloween 2023, supermodel Heidi Klum donned a flashy peacock costume. Supermodel Heidi Klum has unveiled a breathtaking exhibition of ingenuity and flamboyance by donning a painstakingly created peacock costume for her much anticipated Halloween party, following much hoopla, suspense, and teases. …
The Rick and Morty Season 7 Trailer Unveils Justin Roiland’s Replacement Voice Actors Until the US premiere of the upcoming season, the new voice actors remained a secret. With the US premiere of Rick and Morty season 7, the voice actors who will be taking Justin Roiland’s place as co-creator …
According to reports, Netflix plans to raise its prices once the current Hollywood actors’ strike is over. According to the source, the price rise would first become effective in the US and Canada before moving elsewhere. As soon as the current Hollywood actor strikes conclude, Netflix is apparently aiming to …
In Canada, Disney+ will launch a crackdown on password sharing this November. It will soon be illegal for subscribers in Canada to share their accounts with others outside of their homes. On November 1st, Disney+ in Canada will start limiting password sharing. The region’s subscribers were informed through email that …
Day 2 box office results for Fukrey 3: Richa Chadha, Varun Sharma, Manjot Singh, and Pulkit’s movie bring in a total of 16.32 crore. The movie Fukrey 3 starring Richa Chadha, Varun Sharma, Manjot Singh, Pulkit Samrat, and Pankaj Tripathi is doing well at the box office. Box office earnings …
Alia Bhatt will appear in Vasan Bala’s upcoming film, Jigra, and will stop at nothing to keep her brother safe. view the news release video With Vasan Bala’s Jigra, Alia Bhatt will return to the big screen in September of next year. Her own Eternal Sunshine Productions produced the movie. …