HANOI: Vietnam has launched an inspection into K-pop group Blackpink's tour organiser's website, ahead of its concert in Hanoi, over criticism from fans that it shows a map of the South China Sea with disputed boundaries. The controversy follows
HANOI: Vietnam has launched an inspection into K-pop group Blackpink's tour organiser's website, ahead of its concert in Hanoi, over criticism from fans that it shows a map of the South China Sea with disputed boundaries.over a scene allegedly featuring the"nine-dash line" used in Chinese maps to illustrate Beijing's claims over vast areas of the South China Sea, including swathes of what Vietnam considers its continental shelf.
The ministry did not immediately respond to questions about the possible outcome of the inspection. It was unclear when it would announce its findings. The organiser's website was inaccessible on Thursday but a cached version seen by Reuters and last updated on Jul 4, shows a vague nine-dash line that encompasses nearly the whole South China Sea.
The culture ministry's move followed complaints by Vietnamese internet users who noticed the nine-dash line on the organiser's website.
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