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China's demand for African donkey hides examined in new book
Original: China imports millions of donkey hides from Africa every year: New book traces the drivers and impact
A newly published book examines China's large-scale import of donkey hides from Africa, used to produce ejiao, a traditional gelatin product. The trade has led to steep declines in donkey populations across several African countries, raising concerns about rural livelihoods that depend on the animals. Researchers behind the book trace the economic drivers and the environmental and social consequences of this growing demand.
Why now: Fresh coverage of a new book on a controversial trade affecting African economies and donkey populations.
Evidence
- China imports millions of donkey hides from Africa every year: New book traces the drivers and impact · Phys.org
- China imports millions of donkey hides from Africa every year: new book traces the drivers and impact · The Conversation
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