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WorldChina made Mbappé apologise, but many still do not know exactly what he said

A joke by Mbappé about a meme depicting him alongside a “Chinese dictator” resembling Mao Zedong triggered anger on Chinese social media. China Media Group suspended La Liga broadcasts and brands dropped him; Mbappé, Real Madrid and La Liga later apologised. Censorship has left many Chinese users unsure of the words that sparked the backlash.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 23:03Original

China made Mbappé apologise, but many still do not know exactly what he said
China made Mbappé apologise, but many still do not know exactly what he saidWorld