Hello Kitty maker Sanrio ends Vivant tie-up after backlash in China

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Hello Kitty maker Sanrio ends Vivant tie-up after backlash in China

Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, has ended its merchandise collaboration with Japanese television spy drama Vivant following a backlash in China.

The company apologised after the product line linked to the series drew criticism, BBC News reported.

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