A Chinese medicine’s popularity drove up donkey prices in Africa

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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 […]The post A Chinese medicine’s popularity drove up donkey prices in Africa appeared first on Asia Times.