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

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Coverage so far

GodsView has logged 6 reports on this story from 4 outlets, including BBC World, France 24, The Guardian and NY Times, between 29 Oct 2026, 07:54 UTC and 30 Oct 2026, 06:15 UTC.

The earliest report we saw came from BBC World (29 Oct 2026, 07:54 UTC): “Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash”.

The most recent, from NY Times (30 Oct 2026, 06:15 UTC): “How the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger”.

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  1. — How the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger NY Times · original
  2. — China made Mbappé apologise - but many don't know exactly what he said BBC Asia · original
  3. — Hello Kitty firm apologises, scraps Japan TV tie-up after China anger France 24 · original
  4. — Hello Kitty firm apologises, cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China backlash France 24 · original
  5. — Hello Kitty company cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China outcry The Guardian · original
  6. — Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash BBC World · original

Outlets covering this story

BBC World (2), France 24 (2), The Guardian (1), NY Times (1)

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