Global sports stars who have drawn China's ire
Summary
China has cut commercial ties and media coverage with several global sports stars after they made politically sensitive comments about Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet and Xinjiang. The latest backlash hit Kylian Mbappe after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about Mao Zedong.
Key Points
- Chinese brands dropped Kylian Mbappe after an online video appeared to show him joking about Mao Zedong.
- Dwight Howard and John Cena faced outrage in China after referring to Taiwan as a country.
- China suspended NBA sponsorships and broadcasts after Daryl Morey voiced support for Hong Kong protests.
- Enes Kanter Freedom and Mesut Ozil also faced Chinese backlash over comments on Tibet and Xinjiang.
