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Sanrio ends Vivant tie-up after China backlash
Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, has ended its collaboration with Japanese television drama Vivant after criticism from Chinese audiences. The backlash focused on the show's portrayal of wartime history, though further details of the decision were not provided.
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