'Boycott China': Indians take to the streets to denounce Chinese products
The violent clash between India and China across the Line of Actual Control in Galwan valley has stirred stress for citizens on either sides. The violence killed 20 Indian soldiers in action, while China is yet to reveal its fatalities.
In the aftermath, many Indian cities erupted in protests against Chinese President Xi Jinping, while calling for a full fledged boycott of Chinese products, and instead buying locally manufactured and designed devices.
‘Boycott Made in China’
Congress party supporters burn Chinese goods left on a flag displaying the country and flag of China along with an inscription reading 'Boycott Made in China' during an anti-China demonstration in Kolkata on Juane 18, 2020. India and China agreed on June 17 to ease tensions at their disputed Himalayan border, even as they traded blame for a brawl that left at least 20 Indian soldiers killed in action.
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People burn their Chinese products
Anti-China protesters prepare to burn Chinese products while urging citizens to boycott Chinese goods during a demonstration in New Delhi on June 18, 2020.
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Peaceful protests
Anti-China protesters display placards urging citizens to boycott Chinese goods during a demonstration in New Delhi on June 18, 2020. India and China agreed on June 17 to ease tensions at their disputed Himalayan border, even as they traded blame for a brawl that killed 20 Indian soldiers in action.
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Capital city wants no Chinese products
Anti-China protesters hold Indian national flag as they burn Chinese products while urging citizens to boycott Chinese goods during a demonstration in New Delhi on June 18, 2020
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Go local!
Anti-China protesters display placards urging citizens to boycott Chinese goods at a market in New Delhi on June 17, 2020.
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Jinping - The target of ire
Activists of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spray black paint on a poster depicting Chinese President Xi Jinping during an anti-China protest in Amritsar on June 22, 2020.
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Anti-China demonstrations soar nationwide
Supporters of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), an Indian Hindu organisation, burn posters of Chinese President Xi Jinping during an anti-China demonstration in Ahmedabad on June 20, 2020.
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Tibetans in exile join in
Indian activists along with Tibetans living in exile shout anti Chinese slogans during an anti-China demonstration in Siliguri on June 20, 2020.