# Sanrio Cancels Vivant TV Show Over China Backlash

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372526/hello-kitty-owner-sanrio-scraps-japanese-tv-show-vivant-deal-over-china-backlash

Sanrio canceled a TV show deal due to China backlash. The drama featured Chinese intelligence scenes. Sanrio said content didn't align with its corporate values.

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Created: 2026-10-29T07:10:57.174259+00:00

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Original source: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372526/hello-kitty-owner-sanrio-scraps-japanese-tv-show-vivant-deal-over-china-backlash