# How the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger

- Source: NYT World
- Published: 2026-10-30T06:15:29+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/world/asia/japan-vivant-spy-show-china.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-the-japanese-spy-drama-vivant-became-the-target-of-china-s-anger-1e6569/

“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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