At least three Chinese firms have cut their ties with the French football star Kylian Mbappe, after he apparently described Chairman Mao as a Chinese dictator.
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In a clip from a French online talk show - Mbappe is shown referring to a meme which imposed his face on Mao's body.
China's foreign affairs ministry said "words and actions that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally be met with opposition".
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