China protests Japanese spy drama 'Vivant' as state media amplifies criticism

Beijing has launched a coordinated campaign against the Japanese TV series 'Vivant,' which depicts Chinese espionage, with state media and officials denouncing it as slander. The show's creators insist it is fictional, but the diplomatic friction underscores rising Sino-Japanese tensions over media portrayals. The incident is a minor but symbolic flashpoint in bilateral relations, with potential to escalate rhetoric.

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