Mbappé’s ‘Chinese dictator’ comment: How do Chinese people react?
Kylian Mbappé has issued an apology following backlash in China over his comments regarding a meme that depicted him as Mao Zedong. The controversy arose when he referred to a video featuring his image superimposed on the Chinese leader's body. This incident has led to the termination of brand partnerships by at least three Chinese companies and a response from China's Foreign Ministry. Reactions in China have been mixed, with some residents unclear about his remarks and others calling for a further apology. Additionally, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has removed a scheduled match from its programming due to the incident.