11.03
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On November 3, Beijing Youth Daily published a commentary refuting the claim that there is no need to be sensitive about controversies like Mbappe and 'The Bureau'. It stated that being confused on issues of right and wrong is a form of spiritual rickets, and advocated for cutting off channels commercially and pursuing the matter to the end, in order to form international public opinion default rules favorable to China.
11.02
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On November 2, the People's Daily published an article extending from the controversy surrounding the Japanese drama 'VIVANT', naming works such as Pokémon, Kantai Collection, My Hero Academia, and GATE. It claimed that the Japanese side is releasing the toxic ideology of militarism into popular culture, and called for vigilance against cultural products becoming tools of ideological incitement for Japan's military expansion and war preparations.
11.01
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On November 1, Infobae published an exclusive interview with Younes Khelifi, the creator of the 'Mbappe-Mao' meme. He stated that he made the video in 2023 solely to mock Mbappe's influence at Paris Saint-Germain and had no political intentions. After Mbappe responded, he received many friendly messages from Chinese netizens, as well as a small number of threats, but he stated that he does not regret it.
10.30
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On October 30, the state media outlet ZJSTV released a video naming Suntory, Kao, Subaru, and their collaboration or sponsorship relationship with the Japanese drama "VIVANT," accusing these brands of earning money in China while sponsoring a Japanese drama that distorts history.
10.30
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On October 30, an investor released a video regarding the controversy over Kylian Mbappé memes, announcing that they would resolutely refuse to watch any matches featuring Mbappé in the future, stating that the Chinese people will not forgive him; netizens in the comment section mocked the statement using memes such as the 'toasting' joke.
10.30
·Reported
·Importance I
·Sources 1
·China
On October 30, a Weibo blogger posted about the topic of boycotting Mbappe and Japan, stating that the freedom to boycott and scold exists, that they are human and not dogs, and that whoever pays into their pockets gets to be cursed.
10.29
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 2
·Wuhan
Recently, a supermarket at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law covered the portraits of Kylian Mbappé on Dongpeng 'Bu Shuila' beverage bottles, placing black eye masks over the player's face on the packaging.
10.29
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On October 29, the state-run Yangtse Evening Post published an article criticizing the Japanese drama "VIVANT" for distorting torture scenes committed by the Imperial Japanese Army, which sparked public outrage. However, netizens in the comment section did not buy it, accusing the media of ignoring concrete issues such as people's livelihoods, employment, and oil prices, and instead spending their time inciting xenophobia.
10.28
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 3
·China
On October 28, the WeChat official account of the Global Times published an article titled "Hello Kitty Should Not Dance with the Japanese Right Wing," pointing its finger at the Japanese company Sanrio. Subsequently, a large number of state media matrix Weibo accounts posted the same content almost simultaneously.
[Follow-up · October 28, 2026] On October 28, Sanrio issued a statement announcing the termination of its collaboration with the Japanese drama "VIVANT," which had been accused by Chinese netizens of "insulting China."
10.28
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On October 28, a woman wearing a Meiyijia convenience store uniform posted a video stating that she had received notice from the company to remove all "Bushuila" drinks endorsed by Kylian Mbappé from the store, and that the Mbappé portraits on the drinks in some stores had been cut out.
10.27
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·China
At the Foreign Ministry press conference, spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that words and deeds that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally be met with a joint boycott from all sectors of Chinese society.
10.27
·Verified
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On October 27, China News Service published an original commentary titled "Mbappe, Pui!" harshly criticizing French football star Kylian Mbappé for his remarks regarding China. The commentary was subsequently retracted.
10.27
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 5
·China
On the morning of October 27, Eastroc Beverage Group and its brand 'Bushuila' issued identical statements on their official Weibo accounts, stating that they 'firmly oppose and have zero tolerance for actions that hurt national sentiment,' and have terminated all cooperation with Kylian Mbappé effective immediately. Eastroc had only just announced Mbappé as the brand ambassador for 'Bushuila' in April; Eastroc's A-shares fell by more than 4% during the day.
10.27
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On October 27, after Mbappé sparked controversy by calling Mao Zedong a "Chinese dictator," Dongpeng Beverage Group and its brand "Bu Shui La" issued a statement announcing the immediate termination of all cooperation with Mbappé, stating zero tolerance for hurting national sentiments.
10.27
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 2
·China
On October 27, Xiaohongshu issued a statement on Weibo regarding the Mbappé controversy, saying that the content collaboration had expired and ended on December 31, 2024, and that the platform is continuously checking and taking down related materials, adding that it firmly opposes acts that hurt national feelings.