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China's booming demand for donkey hides strains Africa
Original: The demand for donkey hides has grown exponentially over the past 15 years, driven mainly by demand from China. Lauren J
Demand for donkey hides has grown sharply over the past 15 years, driven largely by China, where the hides are used in traditional medicine and products. China trade specialist Lauren Johnston has examined the impact on Africa, where donkeys are vital for transport and farming, raising concerns about falling donkey populations and pressure on rural livelihoods.
Why now: Concerns about how Chinese demand for donkey hides is depleting African donkey populations and affecting rural communities
Evidence
- The demand for donkey hides has grown exponentially over the past 15 years, driven mainly by demand from China. Lauren Johnston is a specialist on China trade with Africa. She has spent several years… # science # africa # trade https:// phys.org/news/2026-11-china-im… · Econopass@flipboard.com · 1
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