Philippines allows 'Barbie' movie, calls controversial China map 'cartoonish
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Unexpected controversy over China's "nine-dash line" shows that life in plastic may not always be quite as fantastic.
Unexpected controversy over China's nine-dash line shows that life in plastic may not always be quite as fantastic.
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Senators want 'Barbie' film banned over 9-dash-line scenes
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Cruz Critics Create Mock “Barbie” Doll Line Trolling Senator
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South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie movie but wants map blurred
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Philippines to allow 'Barbie' movie despite Chinese map controversy
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Philippines to allow 'Barbie' movie despite Chinese map controversy
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South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie movie but wants map blurred - BBC News
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Barbie Map: Political Commentary or Coincidence? - - Take Action on Issues You Care About
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As the Nine-dash line in South China Sea is obstructing Barbie's entry into Vietnam, it brings into focus how geopolitics is the new reason forbanning films : The Tribune India
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Barbie' movie could get banned in the Philippines, following Vietnam : NPR
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Philippines allows Barbie film but wants controversial map blurred
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China reacts after 'Barbie' movie depicts controversial map
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GOP lawmakers slam 'Barbie' over map depicting Beijing territory claim: 'In the pocket of communist China
Crossing the 9-dash line — BenarNews