Summary
Netflix removed a Chinese drama series from its platform in Vietnam due to a map shown in the series that supports China's claims over the South China Sea, which Vietnam disputes. Vietnam's culture ministry demanded the removal because it viewed the map as violating its sovereignty. China insists on its claims, despite a 2016 international court decision against them.
Key Facts
- Netflix removed the show "Shine on Me" from its platform in Vietnam.
- The series showed a map with a "nine-dash line" claiming much of the South China Sea for China.
- Vietnam and several other countries dispute China's claims over the South China Sea.
- Vietnam's culture ministry labeled the content as "inappropriate" and demanded its removal.
- In 2016, an international court ruled against China's claims but China rejected the ruling.
- Similar incidents occurred previously in Vietnam, like banning the movie "Barbie" for similar reasons.
- The nine-dash line map is required to be in all maps made in China.
