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China imports millions of donkey hides from Africa every year: New book traces the drivers and impact

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Briefings

A new book by Lauren Johnston traces the exponential growth in China's demand for donkey hides over the last 15 years, identifying Africa as the primary source. The evidence indicates China imports millions of hides annually, with the book detailing the drivers and impacts of this trade. The study focuses on trade dynamics between China and Africa, with specific data on import volumes and market trends.

Key points

• China imports millions of donkey hides from Africa annually, driven by exponential demand growth over the past 15 years.
• Lauren Johnston, a specialist on China-Africa trade, published a book titled "China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys" to document these findings.

Context

This research addresses a critical trade dynamic where China's growing demand for donkey hides has shifted sourcing to Africa, with the book providing a detailed analysis of the drivers and impacts of this trade.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the book's scope, which covers the past 15 years of trade data. Specific import volumes are not quantified in the provided text, and the study does not include data on environmental or social impacts beyond trade dynamics.

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