It was reported that Vietnam has suspended all online film distribution activities by China’s Tencent Holdings Limited and Image Future Investment (HK) Limited in connection with the drama series, “Love’s Ambition”.

The whole issue sparked after a map showing the nine-dash line was featured in one of the episodes of the Zhao Lusi-starrer.

Prior to the backlash, the drama, which also stars William Chan in the lead, has been doing very well in Vietnam and other countries, becoming the fastest-growing series to become a success since its release late last month.

Vietnam pulls “Love’s Ambition” from airing due to nine-dash line issue, zhao lusi, celeb asia, william chan, theHive.Asia, chinese film — The nine-dash line was seen in episode 16 of the series

However, due to a minor view of the “Nine-Dash Line” map in episode 16, Vietnamese officials deemed the show a violation of Article 9 of the country’s 2022 Cinema Law.

Mr. Dang Tran Cuong, Director of the Cinema Department, said that the department has been working actively with relevant parties regarding the issue.

This is not the first time Chinese productions have been pulled from Vietnamese platforms for the nine-dash line controversy. Previous dramas include “Flight to You” and “Go Ahead”.

Vietnam pulls “Love’s Ambition” from airing due to nine-dash line issue, zhao lusi, celeb asia, william chan, theHive.Asia, cc 68d60d25bfea6 — The drama also co-stars William Chan

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