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French football star Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands after 'dictator' remark

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The GuardianFrench football star Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands after 'dictator' remark
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At least three Chinese companies are cutting ties with Kylian Mbappe after he appeared to refer to Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, as a dictator.

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