Indicates the type of a location. Location Type Defined by CCTVPLUS Indicates the role that a specific instance of a description takes among all descriptions. Description Role Defined by CCTVPLUS The role in the overall content stream. Part Role Indicates a kind of content rendition. Content Rendition Defined by CCTVPLUS CCTV Newscontent Co.,Ltd. CCTV Newscontent Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No access Chinese mainland CCTV Newscontent www.cctvplus.com +86-10-83949886 +86-10-63978447 contact@cctvplus.com 2026-10-29T17:24:03Z 2026-10-29T17:24:03Z 2026-10-29 2014-11-06T09:22:45Z China Central Television China Politics/Other Oct 29, 2026 China-Japan/Cultural Smear Japan's cultural smear against China deserves int'l vigilance: spokesman Japan's cultural smear campaign against China deserves the vigilance of the international community, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Thursday. At a regular press briefing in Beijing, Guo responded to a question about Sanrio, creator of Hello Kitty, canceling its collaboration with the TV drama Vivant after the portrayal of Chinese characters in the series sparked public outrage. "We have noted the relevant reports. This drama series once again exposes the persistent presence of a force within Japan that attempts to vilify and smear China through cultural products, spreading anti-China sentiment. This should arouse the vigilance of the international community and insightful individuals within Japan," said Guo. Chinese/Nats Beijing, China - Oct 29, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of press briefing in progress, reporters 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Guo Jiakun, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "We have noted the relevant reports. This drama series once again exposes the persistent presence of a force within Japan that attempts to vilify and smear China through cultural products, spreading anti-China sentiment. This should arouse the vigilance of the international community and insightful individuals within Japan." 3. Various of reporters