Chinese Brands End Partnerships with Mbappe Over Mao Zedong Joke

Chinese Brands End Partnerships with Mbappe Over Mao Zedong Joke

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Two major Chinese brands have severed ties with footballer Kylian Mbappe following a video that appeared to show him making a joke about Mao Zedong. This decision comes amid a backlash in China over perceived offense to national sentiments.

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