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flag Taylor Townsend apologized for insensitive remarks about Chinese food at the Billie Jean King Cup, acknowledging her comments were offensive.

flag American tennis player Taylor Townsend apologized for remarks made about Chinese food during the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Shenzhen, where she expressed surprise at dishes like bullfrogs and soft-shelled turtles, sparking backlash on Chinese social media. flag She later posted an apology on Instagram, acknowledging her comments were insensitive and not reflective of her positive experience in China, while recognizing her privilege as a professional athlete to engage with different cultures. flag The U.S. team, including Townsend, is set to play Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals.

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