According to news from CCTV Sports on the evening of the 27th, in response to the public apology made by Real Madrid player Mbappé regarding his inappropriate remarks involving China, relevant officials from China Media Group stated that they have taken note of this information. We base our judgment on both words and actions. We hope that La Liga, Real Madrid, and Mbappé himself will truly learn from this experience, make sincere apologies, and correct their mistakes.
In response to Mbappé's serious negative comments regarding China, China Media Group immediately took countermeasures on October 26th. They suspended the broadcast of Spanish football matches involving Mbappé, as well as all advertisements in which Mbappé was involved.
On the evening of October 27th, Beijing time, Mbappe issued a public statement apologizing to the Chinese people for his previous remarks regarding China in an interview.
Mbappe stated in his statement that his previous response to a online image featuring himself was insufficiently considered, and he realized that his remarks had hurt many people in China and various Chinese communities around the world. He apologized to all those who were affected, and said that he had no intention of offending anyone, and that he held deep respect for the Chinese people and their history.
Previously, Spanish league president Tebas sent a letter to China Media Group, expressing his apology for Mbappé's inappropriate remarks.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, on October 27, Foreign Minister Guo Jiaqun presided over a regular press conference.
AFP reporter asked: Today, French player Mbappé has had his endorsement contracts with several Chinese companies terminated due to a video that has been circulating online. The video shows him making inappropriate comments related to China. What is the Foreign Ministry's comment on this?
Guo Jia Kun stated that we have noticed reports regarding this issue. Words and deeds that hurt the feelings of Chinese people will naturally face common resistance from all walks of society in China.
