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China, Real Madrid in talks after Mbappe's Mao comments

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Neutral summary

The Chinese government announced it is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga to try to defuse the conflict that erupted after Kylian Mbappe said one of his favorite memes showed his face on that of a "Chinese dictator." According to reports, the sides are moving toward reconciliation, although China, as El Mundo reports, has asked for "time to digest" the Mbappe issue despite apologies from the club and the player. RMC Sport describes this as the first sign of a thaw in relations between Real Madrid and China. Ouest-France notes that the parties intend to "continue dialogue," but the return of LaLiga broadcasts on Chinese state television has not yet been agreed. Times of India adds that Chinese businesses have cut ties with Mbappe and put LaLiga broadcasts on hold, while talks between Chinese officials and Spanish football organizations continue. Le Parisien quotes a statement that "the Chinese people need time."

How it was framed

Outlets: 6. Countries: 4. Facts in the shared core: 2.

Publication timeline

  1. · El Mundo (outlet profile)

    China está en conversaciones con LaLiga pero pide "tiempo para digerir" el tema Mbappé. La situación continúa así pese a las disculpas presentadas por el club y Mbappé, por una controversia que comenzó cuando el delante…

  2. · RMC Sport (outlet profile)

    Affaire Mbappé: un premier signe de réchauffement entre le Real Madrid et la Chine après la polémique du "dictateur". Le gouvernement chinois a annoncé être "en contact" avec la Liga et le Real Madrid pour tenter d'apai…

  3. · Ouest-France (outlet profile)

    Polémique Mbappé. « Continuer à dialoguer » : la fin des tensions entre le Real Madrid et la Chine ?. Plus d’une semaine après les propos polémiques de Kylian Mbappé sur Mao Zedong, les relations entre le gouvernement c…

  4. · Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)

    China in Contact with Real Madrid, LaLiga Over Mbappe’s Mao Comments

  5. · Times of India (outlet profile)

    Mbappe's Mao remarks: Real Madrid, LaLiga face growing pressure despite apology. Kylian Mbappe's comments referencing Mao Zedong have stirred considerable controversy in China, jeopardising his sponsorship ties. This pr…

  6. · Le Parisien (outlet profile)

    Polémique entre Mbappé et la Chine : « le peuple chinois a besoin de temps », les deux parties sur le chemin de la réconciliation ?

Factual core

  • China has contacted Real Madrid and LaLiga regarding Kylian Mbappe's comments about Mao Zedong.
  • The dispute affected the broadcasting of La Liga matches in China.

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