Key facts
- Chinese media outlets criticized the Japanese spy drama "Vivant" for its portrayal of Chinese agents.
- The drama's second season frames China as the enemy.
State-run Chinese media have criticized the hit Japanese spy drama "Vivant" for scenes showing Chinese intelligence agents torturing Japanese covert operatives and portraying them as "ruthless perpetrators." The second season of the drama frames China as the enemy, sparking criticism on Chinese social media.