China reacts to Mbappe's statement. State television suspends match broadcasts

Chinese state television has suspended broadcasts of La Liga matches following Kylian Mbappe's comments about a meme featuring him and Mao Zedong. Mbappe later apologized for his "thoughtless" remarks, acknowledging they hurt many in China. The Chinese broadcaster CMG demanded apologies from Real Madrid and halted advertisements featuring the player. La Liga expressed regret over the offense caused by Mbappe's comments, clarifying they were his personal views. Several Chinese companies have also announced the termination of their partnerships with the football star.