Vietnam Orders Recall of Book 'Chuyện với Thanh' Over Content Concerns
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has ordered the recall of the book 'Chuyện với Thanh - Lời kể mới về ánh sáng' following public feedback.
- The National Publishing, Printing and Distribution Department instructed the Hoi Nha Van Publishing House to halt distribution and review the book's content due to historical data inaccuracies and phrasing issues.
- The publisher admitted to limitations in manuscript organization, editing, and content appraisal, accepting responsibility and proposing corrective measures.
Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has ordered the recall of the book 'Chuyện với Thanh - Lời kể mới về ánh sáng' after receiving public feedback. The National Publishing, Printing and Distribution Department directed the Hoi Nha Van Publishing House to immediately stop distributing the book and to review its content. The publisher acknowledged shortcomings in manuscript organization, editing, and content appraisal, particularly concerning the accuracy of historical data and the phrasing in certain sections. The Hoi Nha Van Publishing House accepted responsibility for these issues and proposed solutions. Following the publisher's report and an independent assessment, the department officially ordered the halt of distribution and the recall of the book. It also requested the publisher to clarify the responsibilities of involved individuals and organizations. Provincial culture departments and public libraries have been asked to monitor compliance and temporarily remove the book from circulation. The Hoi Nha Van Publishing House announced on its Facebook page that it is "resolutely implementing the recall of the book."
Trong thời gian qua, cuốn sách Chuyện với Thanh - Lời kể mới về ánh sáng do Nhà xuất bản Hội Nhà văn xuất bản đã nhận được sự quan tâm của đông đảo bạn đọc, các nhà nghiên cứu, chuyên gia và cơ quan báo chí. Bên cạnh những ý kiến ghi nhận, đã có nhiều ý kiến phản ánh, góp ý liên quan đến một số nội
Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.