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Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash

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Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.

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Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash. Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism. Covered by 6 publications. BBC Entertainment & Arts: Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash. The Guardian Business: Hello Kitty company cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China outcry. BBC Business: Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash. BBC News: Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash. The Guardian World: Hello Kitty company cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China outcry. BBC News World: Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash.

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  1. BBC Entertainment & Arts United Kingdom Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism. 29 Oct · Tier 1
  2. The Guardian Business United Kingdom Hello Kitty company cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China outcry Sanrio ends association with Netflix TV drama Vivant after Chinese state media decried portrayal of ruthless Chinese agents as a ‘deliberate smear’ The company behind the successful Hello Kitty franchise has apologised and ended its commercial tie-up with a Japanese TV drama after Chinese state medi 29 Oct · Tier 1
  3. BBC Business United Kingdom Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism. 29 Oct · Tier 1
  4. BBC News United Kingdom Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism. 29 Oct · Tier 2
  5. The Guardian World United Kingdom Hello Kitty company cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China outcry Sanrio ends association with TV drama Vivant after China says portrayal of ruthless Chinese agents is ‘deliberate smear’ The company behind the successful Hello Kitty franchise has apologised and ended its commercial tie-up with a Japanese TV drama after Chinese state media and netizens condemned th 29 Oct · Tier 2
  6. BBC News World United Kingdom Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism. 29 Oct · Tier 2

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