Japan’s IP Brands Face China Backlash Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks
Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments trigger China backlash, impacting major IP brands like Hello Kitty and Ultraman through canceled deals and falling revenues.
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Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments trigger China backlash, impacting major IP brands like Hello Kitty and Ultraman through canceled deals and falling revenues.
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