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BBC News · 27.10.2026 07:15

Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke

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Major Chinese brands have reportedly ended their partnerships with a prominent athlete following a controversial comment. According to the report, the athlete allegedly stated that his "favourite meme" involved his face being superimposed onto a "Chinese dictator." This remark has led to a growing backlash, prompting the brands to distance themselves from him.

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