CultureMajor Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke
Several Chinese brands have ended deals with Kylian Mbappé after unverified clips circulated in which he reportedly called a meme showing his face on a Chinese “dictator” his favourite. China’s social media users criticised the comments, and Mengniu and Dongpeng cited hurt feelings. CCTV is also reportedly suspending La Liga broadcasts. Mbappé and the show have not commented.
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BBC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 07:15Original
Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke
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