Oct 27 — At a routine foreign ministry briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing had noted reports that several Chinese companies have terminated French player Kylian Mbappé’s endorsement deals after a viral video showed him making remarks judged inappropriate about China. Guo said conduct that harms the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally face broad resistance across Chinese society.

2026-10-27

Oct 27 — At a routine foreign ministry briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing had noted reports that several Chinese companies have terminated French player Kylian Mbappé’s endorsement deals after a viral video showed him making remarks judged inappropriate about China. Guo said conduct that harms the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally face broad resistance across Chinese society.