How realistic is India’s ‘Made in China’ boycott campaign?
15 June 2020 |
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Chinese and Indian troops have been locked in aggressive posturing at multiple locations in the Himalayan region. Now, many Indians are calling for a boycott of Chinese products, including social media apps like TikTok.
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