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Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people after Mbappe's Mao 'dictator' comment
Real Madrid said it respects China’s history and citizens after the remarks triggered sponsor pullouts and suspended La Liga broadcasts, officials said.
- On Wednesday, China Media Group suspended La Liga broadcasts after Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe apologized for comments about Mao Zedong. The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed they take the apology "seriously" but indicated potential further consequences.
- A clip from the French show "The Bridge" sparked controversy by showing Mbappe amused by a meme depicting his face on Mao Zedong. The Chinese public viewed the comparison as offensive, citing the former leader's role in the Great Leap Forward.
- At least three Chinese brands, including Dongpeng, Mengniu, and Milkground, terminated partnerships on Tuesday. Social media platforms Xiaohongshu and Weibo simultaneously banned Mbappe's accounts, citing violations of laws or the Weibo Community Convention.
- The China Football Association demanded a public apology, while La Liga stated it "deeply regrets the offence that Mbappe's recent comments have caused among Chinese fans." The league pledged a new communication protocol to prevent future incidents.
- This incident mirrors the 2019 fallout involving the NBA and Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey after he tweeted support for Hong Kong protests. Beijing routinely leverages economic influence to compel foreign entities to align with its political sensitivities.
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Beijing, 28 Oct (EFE).- Chinese state television confirmed this Wednesday that it received, through LaLiga, a letter of apology from Real Madrid for Kylian Mbappé’s statements about a ‘meme’ related to Mao Zedong, although it did not clarify whether it will lift the suspension of the broadcasts of the Spanish competition, in force since Monday. [...] The entry Chinese state television confirms Real Madrid’s apologies and remains silent about LaL…
The Madrid team issued a statement regarding the reactions provoked in China, following the statements of the French striker
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