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.
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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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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