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Business briefing · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Morning edition · Story 1 of 5
Soccer Star Mbappé Loses Chinese Sponsorship Deals Over Mao Zedong Meme
Kylian Mbappé faced backlash in China after a video appeared to show him joking about Mao Zedong being a 'Chinese dictator.' Two major Chinese brands, Dongpeng and Mengniu, ended their sponsorship deals with him.
Why it matters: The incident highlights the sensitivity around historical figures in China and the potential consequences for public figures who make seemingly light-hearted remarks about them.
Sources: Forbes Business · The Guardian Business · BBC Business
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