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SocietyFrom Swatch to the NBA: Brands that have faced backlash in China

Following remarks about Mao Zedong, China’s late leader, Kylian Mbappe lost several Chinese brand partnerships toward the end of October. His case is the most recent celebrity episode to prompt backlash over a comparable verbal misstep.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 15:05Original

From Swatch to the NBA: Brands that have faced backlash in China
From Swatch to the NBA: Brands that have faced backlash in ChinaSociety