Chinese company breaks contract with Mbappé after comments about Mao Zedong's `memes`

Chinese beverage company Dongpeng has terminated its contract with French footballer Kylian Mbappé after he expressed amusement at memes comparing him to Mao Zedong. The company cited a zero-tolerance policy towards actions that offend national sentiments, although it did not specify the incidents leading to this decision. Mbappé's comments came during an interview where he mentioned enjoying a meme featuring his face alongside that of the Chinese dictator. This incident follows a series of controversies involving Spanish football clubs in China, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding historical figures in the country.