VTG 90s Chunky Hashtag Asian Character Sweater by Counterparts

One of my favorite sweaters in my closet - chunky knit bright blue, black, gray, white and speckled with a riot of color if you look closely, all with a dramatic shawl collar. I just hope the Asian characters don't say anything offensive. If you know what they say, please, please tell me! I tried to Google, but the only result was a litany of definitions for a hashtag...or as we called it when this sweater was made, a pound sign. Measurements (taken flat): Bust / Pit to Pit: 20" Waist: up to 18" stretched Length: 24 1/1" Considerations/callouts: There are some minor pulls in elastic at waistband. I'm sure they can be pulled through and knotted so they aren't visible, but I like to disclose everything I find.