Netflix pulls episodes in Philippines over South China Sea map


MANILA, Nov 1, 2021 (AFP): Netflix has removed two episodes of an Australian spy show from its streaming service in the Philippines after Manila objected to scenes showing a map with Beijing's claims to the disputed South China Sea.

China has long used its so-called nine-dash line to justify its claims over most of the resource-rich South China Sea, where the Philippines has rival claims.

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