Automotive
February 8, 2018
Mercedes' issues an apology to China. Image credit: Mercedes
By Brielle Jaekel
German automaker Mercedes has issued a public apology after offending the Chinese government, in another example of how global brands need to tread carefully in regard to cultural sensitivities.
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