China's Boycotts of Western Brands Aren't Very Effective.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Patey, Luke
- Source
- World Politics Review (19446284); 4/20/2021, p1-3, 3p
- Subject
- BOYCOTTS
CHINESE foreign relations, 1976-
HUMAN rights violations
CHINESE politics & government, 2002-
- Language
- ISSN
- 19446284
The article comments on China's use of boycott as a weapon against what it views as unwanted outside interference. Topics covered include China's recent boycott in response to foreign criticisms over human rights abuses against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang region, and President Xi Jinping's policy to steer the country toward economic and technological self-sufficiency. It argues that a Chinese boycott is less dangerous than it appears, as China's power to sway overseas business is limited.