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Mbappé's China controversy

I bet he's thinking about his next big goal. / He's thinking about how quickly those Chinese sponsorship deals disappeared.

Footballer Kylian Mbappé sparked outrage in China by joking about a "Chinese dictator" meme. Several brands swiftly cut ties with him, leading to a public apology.

Topics: Kylian Mbappé memesChina memescensorship memes

Sources

• thinkchina.sg
• cnn.com
• asiaone.com
• theguardian.com

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