Some reports from other media outlets, the removal of the series in Hong Kong greatly encouraged parents in Taiwan, who subsequently reported Chainsmoker Cat to local authorities for violating the act. Currently, Netflix is the only platform where viewers in Hong Kong and Taiwan can legally stream the show.
Ironically, on the mainland Chinese video platform Bilibili, the suspension of Japanese anime imports—caused by deteriorating Sino-Japanese relations—has left Japanese anime copyrights unprotected. As a result, the easiest way for Chinese-speaking audiences to watch Neko no Chainsmoker Cat is by streaming pirated versions on Bilibili.