Politics● LowOct 30 · Oct 30, 2026, 6:15 AM
How the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NYT World · East Asia
“Vivant,” a Japanese thriller that features Chinese spies, has drawn intense criticism from Beijing. Its creators defend the show, saying it is “completely fictional.”
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