Africa: China Imports Millions of Donkey Hides From Africa Every Year - New Book Traces the Drivers and Impact
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Demand for donkey hides has increased rapidly over the last 15 years. This growth is primarily driven by imports from China. Lauren Johnston, a specialist in China-Africa trade, studied this industry for several years. She published a book titled China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys. She provided answers to questions regarding her findings on the trade.
[The Conversation Africa] 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 looking into the donkey trade, and has just published a book, China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys. She answers questions about what she found.