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WorldFrom Tsai Kang-yung and VIVANT to Mbappé: Why does Beijing respond differently to ‘insults to China’?

In recent weeks, controversies labeled “insults to China” have surfaced in Chinese public discourse, involving Taiwanese entertainer Tsai Kang-yung, Japanese television drama VIVANT and French footballer Kylian Mbappé. Analysts told BBC Chinese that the varied official responses and public attention reflect differences in how authorities define each case.

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BBBC Chinese★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 00:21Original

From Tsai Kang-yung and VIVANT to Mbappé: Why does Beijing respond differently to ‘insults to China’?
From Tsai Kang-yung and VIVANT to Mbappé: Why does Beijing respond differently to ‘insults to China’?World