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November 7 as Victims of Communism Day - 2026

I have long advocated using May 1 for this purpose. But November 7 is a worthy alternative candidate, which I am happy to adopt if it can attract a broad consensus.

Reason · Nov 7

How Chinese AI is censoring the controversy around Mbappé’s Chairman Mao comments

Footballer Kylian Mbappé sparked a wave of condemnation across China when he implied that Chinese leader Mao Zedong was a dictator. In China, information about this controversy is being censored by Chinese AI chatbots.

France 24 · Nov 4

Kylian Mbappe–China row takes new turn despite Real Madrid star's apology

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The Independent UK · Nov 2

What Is Behind The Business Spat Between China And Soccer Superstar Kylian Mbappé?

French footballer Kylian Mbappé apologized after making comments implying he found comparisons between him and "dictatorial" Mao Zedong amusing, prompting backlash in China.

International Business Times · Oct 31

Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised after the footballer sparked outrage in China with comments about former leader Mao Zedong. The controversy has led major Chinese brands to cut ties with the French striker, while La Liga matches have been pulled from state broadcaster CCTV. Experts warn…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

Real Madrid says Mbappé was wrong over Mao Zedong as China fallout continues

Spanish football club Real Madrid, as well as Spanish league bosses, were on Thursday waiting to see if their apologies had led to a thaw in relations with China following striker Kylian Mbappé's comments about the former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 29

Hello Kitty firm apologises, cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China backlash

Sanrio, the company behind the hugely successful Hello Kitty franchise, has apologised and ended its commercial tie-up with a Japanese TV drama after Chinese state media accused the show of "smearing China", sparking a social media backlash.

France 24 · Oct 29

Kylian Mbappé's France Shirt Burned in China as Fan Rips Head off Cut-Out: 'I Will Never Forgive Him'

Mbappé's Mao meme controversy has put La Liga's relationship with Chinese fans under pressure, drawing responses from football officials and state media.

International Business Times UK · Oct 28

What Kylian Mbappe Must Do to Win the 2027 Ballon d’Or

The France international finished as the runner-up in this year’s voting.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 28

How Much Kylian Mbappe’s Mao Zedong Blunder Could Cost Him

The NBA has already learned how expensive it can be to offend China.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 28