Mbappe's Mao remarks expose costs of crossing China's red lines

🇨🇳 The Straits Times (CN) —
Mbappe's Mao remarks expose costs of crossing China's red lines

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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has faced backlash in China after remarks about Mao Zedong, triggering online outrage and corporate distancing. The episode also involved platform restrictions and official intervention, illustrating the consequences of crossing political sensitivities in China.

SHANGHAI, Oct 28 - Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe's rapid fall from favour in China after remarks about Mao Zedong followed a familiar pattern: online outrage, corporate distancing, platform restrictions and official intervention.

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