“Major Chinese brands drop Kylian Mbappé over alleged Mao Zedong meme joke” — what this page in the network covers. Several major Chinese brands have reportedly cut ties with French football star Kylian Mbappé after he allegedly described a meme featuring his face superimposed on Chinese leader Mao Zedong as his "favourite meme". The backlash comes as Chinese consumers and state-linked companies respond to what t Several major Chinese brands have reportedly cut ties with French football star Kylian Mbappé after he allegedly described a meme featuring his face superimposed on Chinese leader Mao Zedong as his "favourite meme".
The backlash comes as Chinese consumers and state-linked companies respond to what they view as a disrespectful reference to a revered historical figure. While the exact brands involved have not been officially confirmed, the move signals the growing commercial risks for global celebrities who engage with politically sensitive content in China. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.