China's 'Emotional Hypersensitivity' Roils Indonesia: Echoes of the Mbappe Incident
The incident involving French footballer Kylian Mbappe, who faced backlash in China for wearing shoes with a design resembling the Chinese flag, is drawing attention in Indonesia as an example of China's 'emotional hypersensitivity.' The episode highlights disproportionate reactions in apolitical contexts, causing ripples in Indonesian public opinion.
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