
The Chinese state audiovisual group CMG suspended the broadcast of Spanish La Liga matches following Kylian Mbappé's statements regarding Mao Zedong, described as “very serious” by the group.
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The CMG is the Chinese state audiovisual group which supervises the CCTV channel.
The Chinese state audiovisual group CMG, which oversees public television CCTV, confirmed on Tuesday that it had suspended the broadcast of Spanish Liga matches after Kylian Mbappé's comments on former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
“After the very serious statements” made by the player, China Media Group (CMG) “reacted on October 26 (Monday) by suspending the broadcast of La Liga matches as well as all matches and advertisements involving the player,” the group said in a press release. Chinese media previously announced the suspension, citing sources within state television.
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