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Hello Kitty Company Responds to Chinese Criticism

Updated 2026-10-29 08:20 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, severed ties with a Japanese spy drama after China accused it of spreading negative propaganda. The move comes amid growing tensions between Japan and China.

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