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251. Why Has Vietnam Banned the Barbie Movie? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

251. Why Has Vietnam Banned the Barbie Movie? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

FromThinking in English


251. Why Has Vietnam Banned the Barbie Movie? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

FromThinking in English

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21 minutes
Released:
Jul 17, 2023
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The new Barbie movie has been banned in Vietnam. Let’s discuss why it has been banned, how the movie is related to one of the most sensitive geopolitical issues in Asia, and what it tells us about Hollywood’s relationship with China!



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Vocabulary



Blockbuster (n) – a book or film that is very successful.
Offensive (adj) – causing someone to be upset or to have hurt feelings.
Dispute (n) - an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between two countries with a common border.
Sovereignty (n) - the power of a country to control its own government.
Claim (n) - A claim is a statement saying that you have a right to something.
Demarcation (n) - a border or a rule that shows the limits of something or how things are divided.
Infringement (n) - an action that breaks a rule, law, etc.
Sensitive (adj) - A sensitive subject, situation, etc. needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people.


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Released:
Jul 17, 2023
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