China made Mbappé apologise - but many don't know exactly what he said
His comment about Chinese leader Mao sparked anger but censorship left many wondering what exactly happened.
According to BBC News, his comment about Chinese leader Mao sparked anger but censorship left many wondering what exactly happened.
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- China · Asia
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- BBC News
- First reported
- Key names
- Mbappé, Chinese, Mao
- Section
- World
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