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Blackpink Tour Organizer Probed in Vietnam Over South China Sea Map That Got ‘Barbie’ Canceled

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The Chinese company’s site is being investigated for using the “cow-tongue line.”

Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

Published Jul. 6 2023 4:58AM EDT

Vietnam is investigating the site of Blackpink’s tour organizer after fans complained it included a map of the South China Sea showing the disputed nine-dash line. — Emma McIntyre/Getty

Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

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