French football star Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands after 'dictator' remark
At least three Chinese companies are cutting ties with Kylian Mbappe after he appeared to refer to Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of…
Sky News reports that at least three Chinese companies are cutting ties with Kylian Mbappe after he appeared to refer to Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, as a dictator.
This sports story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Chinese, French and Kylian Mbappe.
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