A closer look at “Why China Imports Millions of Donkey Hides from Africa: New Book Explores Drivers and Impa”, exactly as the source publishes it. China's demand for donkey hides has surged over the past 15 years, leading to the import of millions of hides from Africa each year. Lauren Johnston, a specialist on China-Africa trade, has spent years researching this trade and has published a new book, 'China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys.' I
Lauren Johnston, a specialist on China-Africa trade, has spent years researching this trade and has published a new book, 'China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys.' In an interview, she discusses the key drivers behind the trade, including the use of donkey hides in traditional Chinese medicine, particularly ejiao, a gelatin believed to have health benefits. The book examines the economic incentives for African farmers and traders, but also highlights the negative consequences, such as the depletion of donkey populations, rising prices, and the impact on rural communities that rely on donkeys for transport and labor. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.