Kylian Mbappé apologises for controversial comments on Mao Zedong
According to the BBC, footballer Kylian Mbappé has apologised for what he described as ill-judged comments regarding the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The remarks triggered significant backlash in China, drawing criticism from the Chinese foreign ministry and leading several Chinese brands to drop the player. BBC China correspondent Stephen McDonell provides an explanation of the controversy.