Calls to boycott Chinese companies and products in India after deadly border clash

Many argue these boycott calls will be difficult to see through. PHOTO: AFP
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NEW DELHI - The deadly confrontation between Indian and Chinese soldiers along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Monday (June 15) has led to growing calls for a boycott of Chinese products in India.

The calls have intensified as India and China launched a fresh round of military talks on Thursday (June 18) to defuse tensions after violent clashes in Galwan Valley on Monday resulted in the death of 20 Indian soldiers.

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