Mbappé laughed at a meme. China showed him a red card.
Summary
It is one of the week's biggest stories: Mbappé laughed at a meme featuring Mao Zedong, but China didn't find it funny. The fallout: Chinese firms cutting ties, apologies from the Real Madrid player and LaLiga, and a debate on freedom of expression.
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