Paula Badosa, a Spanish tennis player, has apologized for a controversial Instagram post that was criticized as racist in China. In the post, Badosa posed with a red face mask, which some users on Chinese social media platforms interpreted as a mockery of Chinese culture. Badosa acknowledged the misunderstanding and expressed her regret, stating that it was never her intention to offend anyone. The incident comes as tensions between China and the West continue to rise over various political and economic issues.
