Sanrio ends Hello Kitty collaboration with Japanese spy drama after China backlash

Sanrio ends Hello Kitty collaboration with Japanese spy drama after China backlash

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Sanrio has ended its merchandise collaboration with the Japanese TV series Vivant following a heated backlash in China. The company issued an apology in response to the controversy surrounding the partnership. This decision comes amid tensions related to the show's content and its reception in the Chinese market.

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