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


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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.

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