A number of Chinese brands have cut ties with French soccer captain Kylian Mbappé over comments he reportedly made referring to the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, underscoring how swiftly international celebrities can come unstuck in a crucial market. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer explains exactly what Mbappé said and why it has upset many in China.
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