China says it takes Mbappe’s apology ‘seriously’ after Mao dictator comment

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China said it takes Kylian Mbappe’s apology seriously after the French footballer made a remark about Mao that angered Beijing. Mbappe is the latest foreign sports figure to face a backlash in China over comments concerning the country’s political history.

France international Kylian Mbappe's remarks saw him become the latest foreign sports figure to anger Beijing.