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SportsMbappe apologizes to China after Mao 'dictator' remark sparks backlash

France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe apologized to China after fierce backlash over his description of the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a dictator. The episode highlights risks for global celebrities in China’s lucrative market, where satire about Mao remains taboo.

RReuters 2026-10-28 11:37