The growing Chinese demand for donkey skins has led to significant socio-economic impacts in Africa, prompting governments to ban the slaughter for hides. This demand stems from traditional medicine, particularly ejiao, which is highly sought after but has faced criticism due to its inhumane production methods. With donkey populations plummeting in China, Africa's vast donkey population became a new target, sparking issues of theft, cruelty, and loss for local families relying on these animals. This Trade has become a serious threat to both livelihood and health, particularly for women and girls, due to the associated economic disruption.
The rise of Chinese demand for donkey skins has destabilized African communities, leading to a continent-wide ban on their slaughter to specifically protect women's health and improve family incomes.
The industrialization of ejiao production has caused a significant decline in China's donkey population, prompting a switch to African sources, which has created widespread ethical and economic issues.
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