Chinese state TV fails to air Real Madrid match after Mbappe row
A viral video showing Kylian Mbappe referring to former leader Mao Zedong as a 'dictator' has caused a furore in China, prompting a halt to LaLiga broadcasts.
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV failed to air a Real Madrid LaLiga match on Sunday following remarks made by star player Kylian Mbappe. The 26-year-old French forward caused controversy by referring to Mao Zedong as a "dictator" in a viral video. This sparked outrage in China, prompting CCTV's parent company China Media Group to suspend LaLiga broadcasts, stating that an apology from Mbappe, Real Madrid, and LaLiga was required before they could resume.
However, it is unclear if discussions to resolve the situation have been initiated. Mbappe, Real Madrid, and LaLiga later issued apologies for his remarks, which are considered highly sensitive in China, where joking about Mao, who died in 1976, is considered taboo. China has previously cut ties with the NBA over comments deemed politically sensitive.
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