The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained
Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
BBC News reports: Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
This world story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Mbappé-Chairman Mao, Kylian Mbappé and Chinese.
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- China · Asia
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- Mbappé-Chairman Mao, Kylian Mbappé, Chinese, Mao Zedong
- Section
- World
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