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Boycott blues for China-baiters

In the run-up to the Olympics some opponents of China are talking of boycotting not just the Games but all Chinese products. There have been many boycotts before, but with its dominance in manufacturing, those vowing not to buy China's goods face an especially tough challenge, the BBC News Magazine said.

Sitting on the bus wending your way to work wherever you are, you probably have a bit of China with you. Listening to your iPod. Made in China. Fiddling with your key ring. Made in China. The label on the inside of your underpants irritating you a little bit. It more than likely says "Made in China".