Popularising, using products with "nine-dash line" violate Vietnam’s law

Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang speaks at the press conference. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The popularisation and use of publicationsand products with the "nine-dash line" in Vietnam are a violation of the law and are not accepted in the country, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs PhamThu Hang has affirmed.

Hang made the statement at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on July 6 in reply to a reporter's question regardingVietnam's ban on the film "Barbie" in the country due to its image of the "nine-dash line.

Vietnam's position on the 'nine-dash line' has been clearlyand consistently stated and reiterated many times, the spokeswoman said.

Previously, the Department of Cinema under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism confirmed that the film would not be screened in Vietnam because it contains the imageof the "nine-dash line." This decision was made after the nationalfilm appraisal and classification council evaluated the movie.

Regarding information related to the organiser of BlackPink's concert in Hanoipublishing a map featuring the "nine-dash line," Hang stressed thatVietnam's position on the "nine-dash line" claim has been clearly clarified manytimes. The authorities are now verifying the information about the show, she said./.

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