NYT > World News How the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger Par : Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno 30 octobre 2026 à 02:15 “Vivant,” a Japanese thriller that features Chinese spies, has drawn intense criticism from Beijing. Its creators defend the show, saying it is “completely fictional.” © Andy Wong/Associated PressBeijing says the popular Japanese series “Vivant” promotes negative views of China.