Kylian Mbappé dropped by Chinese brands for ‘offending national sentiments’

Major Chinese brands, including Dongpeng Beverage and Mengniu, have terminated their partnerships with Kylian Mbappé. This decision follows the circulation of a video where the France captain allegedly joked that his favourite meme involves placing his face on a Chinese dictator, referring to Mao Zedong. Such comments are viewed as disrespectful and a social taboo in China, leading the companies to drop the football star for offending national sentiments and sparking a significant backlash across the country.