Chinese Brands Drop Soccer Star Mbappé as Online Backlash Grows
THE SO WHAT
Chinese consumer brands cutting Mbappé over political comments reinforces how fast domestic sentiment can force contract reversals. Global companies using celebrity or influencer marketing in China need real-time social listening and pre-baked exit plans in their sponsorship playbooks.
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