Tang Man Leung Comments on Mbappé 'Dictator' Remarks Controversy
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On 30 October 2026, Ming Pao Daily Economic published an article by Tang Man Leung in his cha chaan teng column, discussing French footballer Mbappé calling Mao Zedong a dictator and also calling himself a dictator. Tang Man Leung believes the Chinese government and people need not get worked up. He mentioned that many Chinese enterprises have already cancelled Mbappé's ambassador role, and CCTV immediately stopped broadcasting La Liga matches; although Mbappé has issued a statement, it seems he has still not been forgiven.
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