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Footballer Kylian Mbappé has apologized after comments about a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong led to widespread backlash in China, resulting in the termination of sponsorships and suspension of broadcasts.
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Kylian Mbappé faces backlash in China over Mao Zedong meme comments
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoMbappé acknowledges the offense caused by his comments regarding Mao Zedong and offers an apology.
China has suspended broadcasts of Spanish La Liga in response to Mbappé's remarks.
Several Chinese companies have ended their sponsorship deals with Mbappé due to his comments.
Commenters confirm that Mao Zedong was a dictator and that Mbappé's reference was accurate.
Kylian Mbappé faces backlash in China over Mao Zedong meme comments
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoMbappé's comments about Mao Zedong were disrespectful and caused offense in China, leading to consequences.
Mbappé has apologized for his remarks following the backlash.
Kylian Mbappé faces backlash in China over Mao Zedong meme comments
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoMbappé's joke about a 'Chinese dictator' meme is seen as disrespectful to Mao Zedong and has caused offense in China.
Mbappé has issued an apology for his comments following the backlash and loss of sponsorships.
Mao Zedong is identified as the founding leader of China, and jokes about him are considered a social taboo.
Mbappé's Mao Zedong Meme Controversy in China
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoChinese public and brands condemn Mbappé's joke about Mao Zedong, leading to loss of sponsorships and calls for apologies.
Kylian Mbappé apologizes to China after Mao Zedong meme comment
First report 7h agoLast update 2h agoKylian Mbappé issued an apology after his comments about a meme resembling Mao Zedong caused offense and led to the termination of sponsorships and suspension of broadcasts in China.
The comment by Mbappé was understood as referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator, sparking strong reactions in China.
Kylian Mbappé faces backlash in China over Mao Zedong meme comment
First report 7h agoLast update 2h agoKylian Mbappé has issued an apology for his remarks regarding a meme of Mao Zedong, acknowledging the strong negative reaction in China.
China has suspended broadcasts of Spanish La Liga in response to Kylian Mbappé's comments about Mao Zedong.
Kylian Mbappé's comments about a 'Chinese dictator' meme, widely understood to refer to Mao Zedong, have been explained as a source of controversy.
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