Infographic: Can we boycott China?

At the end of FY20, China accounted for 10 per cent of our trade and 30 per cent of our trade deficit. In simple words, severing trade ties with China is easier said than done

Mohsin Shaikh , Niti Kiran & Sumant Banerji

Jun 17, 2020,
Updated Jun 17, 2020, 3:32 PM IST

Even as voices averse to trade ties with China grow louder - even on the back of reasons outside the gamut of trade - our pesky neighbour maintains its imposing presence in the domestic commercial space. One of our biggest trade partner, China is deeply entrenched in a myriad sectors here - electronics, e-commerce, hospitality, and even e-learning. In light of these facts, this BusinessToday.In infographic assesses the question - can India really do without 'China ka maal' (Chinese goods)?

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Infographic: Can we boycott China?

At the end of FY20, China accounted for 10 per cent of our trade and 30 per cent of our trade deficit. In simple words, severing trade ties with China is easier said than done

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