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Best ways to boycott China?

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  • 01-05-2020 1:45pm
    #1
    pgj2015
    Registered Users Posts: 9,211 ✭✭✭


    what are the best ways we as individuals can boycott China?


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    #2
    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,300 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Don't travel to China.

    And don't buy anything ever again.


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    wakka12
    Registered Users Posts: 9,786 ✭✭✭wakka12


    Citizens shouldnt have to suffer the effects of a boycott because of the fault of their government


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    Dr. Bre
    Registered Users Posts: 7,636 ✭✭✭Dr. Bre


    Don’t buy a three in one


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    na1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 921 ✭✭✭na1


    endacl wrote: »
    Don't travel to China.

    And don't buy anything ever again.

    First step would be to turn over your keyboard/laptop/smartphone find the label: "manufactured in China" or "manufactured in PRC" and throw it into the bin


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    pgj2015
    Registered Users Posts: 9,211 ✭✭✭pgj2015


    wakka12 wrote: »
    Citizens shouldnt have to suffer the effects of a boycott because of the fault of their government



    sorry but I care more about trying to halt China trying to become the worlds biggest power than the lives of their citizens.


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    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,300 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    na1 wrote: »
    First step would be to turn over your keyboard/laptop/smartphone find the label: "manufactured in China" or "manufactured in PRC" and throw it into the bin

    Good advice!

    Do that, OP.


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    na1
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    pgj2015 wrote: »
    sorry but I care more about trying to halt China trying to become the worlds biggest power than the lives of their citizens.

    Maybe instead of trying to ruin someone's else economy (any Irish actions towards China would be feeling like a slight pinch), try to improve our own economy?


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    pgj2015
    Registered Users Posts: 9,211 ✭✭✭pgj2015


    na1 wrote: »
    First step would be to turn over your keyboard/laptop/smartphone find the label: "manufactured in China" or "manufactured in PRC" and throw it into the bin



    well that would be too late, they will already have the money spent on that so why would you throw it in the bin?


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    BPKS
    Registered Users Posts: 16,993 ✭✭✭✭BPKS


    Just keep taking the p1ss out of Donald Trump and forget who the real villains are like we are doing at the moment


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    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,300 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    pgj2015 wrote: »
    well that would be too late, they will already have the money spent on that so why would you throw it in the bin?

    Have you thought about writing a strongly worded letter?


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    Smegging hell
    Registered Users Posts: 460 ✭✭Smegging hell


    There's a South Korean firm called Huawei, I'd recommend buying their goods if you want to avoid Chinese brands.


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    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,949 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Smegging hell wrote: »
    There's a South Korean firm called Huawei, I'd recommend buying their goods if you want to avoid Chinese brands.

    They're Chinese!!

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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    Das Reich
    Registered Users Posts: 736 ✭✭✭Das Reich


    Why should I boycott China? Because of Tibet? There is another country that invaded Philippines more than a 100 years ago killing 10% of its population and since then they did a hell around the world forcing their democratic dictatorship on every country they could. Its even easier to boycott them. And healthier.


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    #15
    Smegging hell
    Registered Users Posts: 460 ✭✭Smegging hell


    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    They're Chinese!!


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSRildGCw64&feature=emb_title


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    IAMAMORON
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,078 ✭✭✭IAMAMORON


    endacl wrote: »
    Have you thought about writing a strongly worded letter?

    I did already, no reply, the CCP are rude if nothing else.

    There must be something simple that the entire planet can kick the lying chunts in the goolies with though?

    No Chow Mein or Bat jokes please , I am tired today.


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    pm9999
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭pm9999


    Time for some direct action? This Aussie bloke's had enough ....

    https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=uXO8z_1586022187


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    ChelseaRentBoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 474 ✭✭ChelseaRentBoy


    Instead of moaning why not make an effort to buy non Chinese products. We have to start somewhere

    Oral Health:

    Toothbrush: Oral B brand, majority made in the USA according to their website - with the exception of their Sesame Street manual toothbrush according to their customer service rep at 18004927378

    Floss: Oral B Glide, made by W. L. Gore and Associates headquartered in Newark, Delaware according to Wikipedia

    Toothpaste: Oral B toothpaste, made in the USA, called them at 18004927378

    Mouthwash: Crest 3D White, made in the USA, called them at 18004927378

    Deodorant:

    Secret: Made in the USA and Mexico according to Wikipedia

    Laundry Detergent:

    Tide, Downy, Gain, Bounce, and Tide PODS: Made in the USA according to https://www.limaohio.com/news/business/315629/fifty-years-of-innovation-at-limas-pg-plant

    Skincare:

    Deciem: Made in Canada

    Skinceuticals: Made in the USA

    BFFect: Made in Taiwan

    Avene: Made in France

    Source for all these, I checked the back of the bottles I own from each brand

    Essential Oils for diffusers and personal use:

    Saje: Made in Canada, the oils themselves are manufactured in Canada, (not just sourced from other countries and blended locally), according to their website under the “our story” section

    Clothing:

    Girlfriend Collective: Women’s Athletic Gear, Made in Vietnam from recycled bottles sourced from Taiwan

    Good hYOUman: Men, Women and Kids sweats, made in the USA according to their website

    Canada Goose: Men and Women’s Winter Jackets, Made in Canada according to their website

    Quartz Co: Men and Women’s Winter Jackets, Made in Canada according to their website

    Kanuk: Men and Women’s Winter Jackets, Made in Canada according to their website

    American Giant: Full clothing line for Men and Women, Made in the USA according to their website

    Goodwear: Full line of clothing for Men and Women, Made in the USA according to their website

    Here’s a site with a bunch of Made in the USA clothing retailers: https://blog.cheapism.com/made-in-america-clothing-17496/#slide=32

    Footwear:

    Vessi Footwear: Men and Women’s Waterproof Sneakers, Made in Taiwan according to their website

    SOM: Men and Women’s footwear, Made in the USA according to their website

    Socks:

    Darn Tough: Men, Women and Kid’s styles, Made in the USA according to their website

    Duray: Wool socks, Made in Canada according to their website

    Lastly, if you’re looking for a nice tennis racquet to return any teargas or rubber bullets, go for the Yonex brand, they have some nice ones that are made in Japan.

    Edit: as pointed out by another redditor below, oral b floss is actually made in Ireland

    Edit 2: ty internet strangers for the shiny!

    Edit 3: Here are items not made in china compiled from the comments below. I will update this list as the comments come in.

    Cell phones: https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/10-best-smartphones-not-made-in-china/

    Stance Socks: Made in the USA

    IGI and Co Shoes: Made in Italy

    Kiwi Knives: Made in Thailand

    Wustoff Knives: Made in Germany

    Victorinox Knives: Made in Switzerland

    Le Creuset Cookware: Made in Thailand

    Carhartt Clothing: Made in the USA and Mexico

    Old Spice: Made in the USA

    Tom’s of Maine: Made in the USA

    Avalon Organics: Made in the USA

    Dr Bronner’s: Made in the USA

    Slimfold Wallets: Made in the USA www.slimfoldwallet.com

    100% Pure cosmetics: Made in the USA, Canada or Europe with the exception of the vegetable cellulose mask

    Burt's Bee cosmetics and personal care: Made in the USA

    Trigema Clothing: Made in Germany

    Pact (clothing): made in India

    Krocket Kids (clothing): made in India, Peru

    Fair Indigo (clothing): made in Peru

    Encircled (clothing): made in Canada

    Indigenous (clothing): made in India, Peru

    Kotn (clothing): made in Egypt

    Orange Vessel Company (beer growlers): made in USA


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    #19
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 76,141 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Let's discuss the virus rather than revenge


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