“Abominable” from theatres over a scene featuring a map of the South China Sea showing Beijing’s claims in the flashpoint waterway, state media reported Monday.China has long used its so-called nine-dash line to justify its jurisdiction over most of the resource-rich sea, often to the displeasure of Hanoi which also claims parts of the waterway.
State media said the movie — a joint production from DreamWorks and China’s Pearl Studio — would no longer be shown in Vietnam, where it was released on October 4. All films in the one-party state must be approved by communist censors who screen for violence, suggestive sex scenes or politically-sensitive material.Photos of the faux pas circulated on social media Monday, showing the scene featuring the nine-dash line crossed out with a red “X” along with angry comments.Another said: “We cannot accept these blatant acts, especially regarding sensitive things like the current sea disputes”.
Though some films are barred from viewing in Vietnam where free speech is tightly controlled, others are approved for screening with significant edits.
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