It harmed our people: China rejects Mbappe, Real Madrid's apologies over Mao remark

China's state broadcaster CMG rejected Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappé's apologies over the latter's remarks about former leader Mao Zedong. Mbappe had called Mao a "dictator", and later apologised for his remark, terming it "ill-judged". "We believe that Mbappé's outrageous remarks have harmed the Chinese people, crossed a line, and exceeded the scope of freedom of speech," CMG said.