Actor Daniel Wu criticises Barbie maker Mattel for playing to Asian stereotypes

Daniel Wu's Weibo post included images of a Barbie playing the violin and another Barbie dressed as a doctor wearing a panda-themed outfit. Photos: Mattel

Film star Daniel Wu criticised the Barbie manufacturer for perpetuating stereotypical images of Asians on social media.

His post included images of a Barbie dressed as a doctor wearing a panda-themed outfit and another Barbie playing the violin, both of which depicted Asian characters.