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Mbappé’s comments about spoof memes of Mao Zedong sparked controversy as an insult to China. He later apologized to Chinese fans and the Chinese community. La Liga also issued a statement simultaneously, but Chinese netizens were still not satisfied with the response.
French star Kylian Mbappe’s comments about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong have sparked outrage in Beijing. Mbappe today issued an apology letter in three languages: “I have deep respect for the Chinese people and their history, and I am truly sorry.”
When Mbappé was asked in an interview which Internet meme he liked the most, he admitted that his favorite was the parody picture of Mao Zedong’s face, and said that he would often pass it to friends while playing video games in private. The relevant remarks caused great dissatisfaction among Chinese officials and people.
Mbappé wrote in his apology letter: “My comments were inappropriate, and I now understand that they have hurt many people in China and the Chinese community around the world. I apologize to everyone who was hurt by my comments. This was never my intention. I have deep respect for the Chinese people and their history, and I am truly sorry.”
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference and also responded to the Mbappé incident: “Words and actions that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally be boycotted by all sectors of Chinese society.”
Their league La Liga also issued a statement on its official Weibo today, apologizing to Chinese fans and saying that the relevant comments were the players’ personal expressions and do not represent the league’s position, the Central News Agency reported.
La Liga said in a statement that it has always had deep respect for China, related institutions and the Chinese people, and values the attention and support given by millions of Chinese fans. We will cherish and maintain our deep relations with China over the years.
The statement concluded by saying that La Liga is currently working with its Chinese partners and relevant institutions to properly handle this incident. In addition, we will work with clubs and players to establish and enforce cultural awareness and communication norms, promote understanding and respect for different cultures, and prevent similar situations from recurring.
La Liga’s statement on Weibo sparked a flurry of comments from Chinese netizens. Many netizens didn’t buy it and demanded an apology from Real Madrid, while others called for a ban. Many also called on La Liga to issue the same apology statement on mainstream foreign social platforms.
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In an interview, he said that his favorite was a fake photo of Mao Zedong with his face on it. He also said that while playing video games privately he would often share them with friends. This comment caused deep dissatisfaction among Chinese officials and people.
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He issued an apology letter in three languages, saying his comments were inappropriate and had hurt China and the global Chinese community. He also stressed that he has deep respect for the Chinese people and history and apologized to all those affected.
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La Liga apologized on its official Weibo, saying that the players’ comments were merely personal expressions and did not represent the league’s position. It also said it was handling the incident with its Chinese partners and would establish cultural awareness and communication norms.
