How the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger

NYT World Friday 30 October 2026, 06:15 UTC By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno 1 min read

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Beijing says the popular Japanese series “Vivant” promotes negative views of China.

Anger Beijing (ORG) Japanese (ORG) China (LOCATION)

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How the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger

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