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…
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November 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
China imports millions of donkey hides from Africa every year: New book traces the drivers and impact
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