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ChinaKylian Mbappé Faces Backlash in China Over Mao Zedong Joke
French football star Kylian Mbappé has had contracts canceled and TV broadcasts suspended in China following a joke about Mao Zedong, raising questions about his apology.
Background
China maintains strict control over public discourse, particularly regarding historical figures and national symbols. Foreign individuals and entities often face significant repercussions, including commercial and reputational damage, for perceived slights or jokes that are deemed offensive by Chinese authorities or the public.
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Kylian Mbappé Faces Backlash in China Over Joke About Mao Zedong
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The incident raises questions about whether Mbappé's apology will be enough to recover from the significant market backlash in China.
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