Republic of China citizens started a boycott in September 1972 to protest Japan 's diplomatic recognition of the People 's Republic of China .
Republic of China citizens twice burned Japanese products in front of the Taipei City Hall , coincidentally of Japanese construction .
Republic of China citizens started a boycott in September 1972 to protest Japan 's diplomatic recognition of the People 's Republic of China , and twice burned Japanese products in front of the Taipei City Hall , coincidentally of Japanese construction .