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

“Vivant,” a Japanese thriller that features Chinese spies, has drawn intense criticism from Beijing. Its creators defend the show, saying it is “completely fictional.”

中国把对日本的外交施压延伸到文化领域，公开批评日本热播剧《Vivant》把虚构的中国情报机构设为反派。该剧制作方强调故事纯属虚构，而分析人士认为北京借这部剧服务于自身宣传叙事。