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China reportedly hits back at Mbappé over dictator meme

Original: China is reportedly facing economic backlash simply because Kylian Mbappé chose a meme featuring their former dictator.

Kylian Mbappé is at the centre of a controversy after reportedly using a meme depicting China's former dictator, and China is said to be responding with economic pressure. Commentators online argue the reaction highlights a double standard, claiming the backlash would be far bigger if stars like Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi had done the same. Details of the alleged economic measures remain unclear.

Why now: Fans are debating the claim of Chinese economic retaliation and the perceived double standard applied to Mbappé compared with other football stars.

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• China is reportedly facing economic backlash simply because Kylian Mbappé chose a meme featuring their former dictator. Imagine if it were Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi who had made that choice. The internet would be on fire, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the economic · TaiwoFTX · 97

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