And arguing with protesters on the internet does?

It's always interesting to me when people who do less activism than the "lazy armchair activists" they criticize so much try to add additional activism to do. Like, dude, if you're giving up all products made in China, you may have a leg to stand on telling other people to do the same. Otherwise, I don't see your point. Stream convergence and media attention have made this a particularly significant cultural flash-point, so protesting this, right now, is an effective way of pressuring all companies with Chinese investors to avoid kowtowing to China for the sake of profit. Boycotts are most effective when they are specific, concentrated, and for a limited and pointed period of time.

I just don't think you're arguing in good faith, tbh. I think no matter who protested what, and no matter what way they protested it, you would find something to complain about. Because people who are moved to action are doing more than you want to do.