Hello Kitty company cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China outcry

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• The Guardian
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  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

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

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