No Mbappe, No New China"! Backfires Mbappe memes amuse netizens crazily

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French football superstar Kylian Mbappé has unexpectedly become the target of a massive backlash in China after making a casual remark about a meme portraying him as a dictator alongside Mao Zedong.

Chinese state media launched a wave of criticism, while broadcasters suspended La Liga coverage, brands terminated advertising partnerships, and online platforms began removing Mbappé-related content. Even after Mbappé issued a public apology, the controversy continued to escalate.

But what exactly did Mbappé say? Why did a months-old interview suddenly become a major political controversy in China? And why did Chinese authorities and state media react so strongly?

In this video, we examine the Mbappé controversy, the public reactions inside and outside China, the role of Chinese state media, and the possible political significance of the timing, as the Chinese Communist Party held its Fifth Plenary Session.

We also look at the historical debate surrounding Mao Zedong, the spread of online memes, and why many overseas Chinese netizens believe Mbappé had nothing to apologize for.

Was this simply a football controversy, or did it become part of a much larger political narrative?

Watch until the end for the full story.

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