China is obessesing over Pakistan’s donkeys. Here’s how it is hurting the poor

Over the past three years, Pakistan has seen a steady rise in its donkey population, thanks to growing demand from its all-weather ally, China. The hides of the animals are used in the production of ejiao, a gelatin used in traditional Chinese medicine, but it is draining poor Pakistanis of their livelihood

China is obessesing over Pakistan’s donkeys. Here’s how it is hurting the poor
Over the past three years, Pakistan has seen a steady rise in its donkey population, thanks to growing demand from its all-weather ally, China. The hides of the animals are used in the production of ejiao, a gelatin used in traditional Chinese medicine, but it is draining poor Pakistanis of their livelihood