CultureMbappé embroiled in ‘Chinese dictator’ meme controversy as brands cut ties and state broadcaster pulls content
Kylian Mbappé discussed a meme placing his face on a photo of a “Chinese dictator” during an interview; the program later inserted an image of Mao Zedong, leading many viewers to believe he meant Mao. Several Chinese brands ended partnerships with him, while China’s state broadcaster suspended broadcasts of related matches and ads.
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Mbappé embroiled in ‘Chinese dictator’ meme controversy as brands cut ties and state broadcaster pulls content
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