Chinese digital newspaper run by Shanghai United Media Group
Typhoon Dolphin has weakened inland but continues to cause extreme rainfall and floods across Zhejiang, Shanghai and Fujian. Authorities have evacuated hundreds of thousands, canceled thousands of flights, and closed major attractions as the storm moves westward.
Kylian Mbappé has apologised after an online clip showed him joking about a meme that referenced a Chinese dictator. Chinese state media and major brands have cut ties: Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground have ended partnerships and China Media Group has suspended La Liga broadcasts. Real Madrid and La Liga have also issued apologies.
Mbappé has apologized for a meme linking his image to Mao Zedong after Chinese audiences perceived the joke as insulting. Chinese brands have severed ties, state media has suspended broadcast of La Liga, and social media discussions are intense. The controversy centers on national sentiment and China’s censorship environment.