International News: China and Pakistan signed a major try-on in 2024. Under this deal, Pakistan sent 200,000 donkeys to China. Dr. Ikram from Pakistan’s National Supplies Security Ministry confirmed the deal. Reports say China is preparing new slaughterhouses near Karachi and Gwadar to process increasingly donkeys. At present, Pakistan has virtually 5.2 million donkeys, making it the third largest donkey population in the world. This large stock makes Pakistan a reliable supplier for China. The growing partnership shows how unusual trade has wilt important for both countries.
Secret Behind Donkey Medicine
China mainly uses donkey skin to pericope gelatin. From this, they prepare a traditional medicine tabbed Ejiao. This medicine is very popular in China and many other countries. The medicine is believed to modernize thoroughbred circulation, stop bleeding, modernize sleep, and make skin healthier. Rising demand for Ejiao has created a huge need for donkey skins.
Heavy Consumption Every Year
According to a Times of India report, the Ejiao industry needs skins of six million donkeys every year. Falling donkey population in China forces them to import from outside. In China, donkey use is not limited to medicine. In Hebei province, donkey meat is a famous dish. Burgers tabbed “Lurou Huoshao” are a favorite street supplies in cities. Many restaurants in Baoding and Hejian are famous for serving donkey dishes. Supplies lovers say donkey meat tastes softer and richer than beef. This cultural demand, mixed with medical demand, is the main reason for large imports.
Why Pakistan Became Supplier
Pakistan is among the top three countries with the highest donkey population. For China, this is a unseemly and stable source. For Pakistan, it becomes a new export business. In 2022, data showed Pakistan owed $26.6 billion to China. Amid this heavy debt, donkey exports are moreover part of trade relations. It reflects both slipperiness and cooperation. Pakistan hopes this trade will bring income to reduce its economic stress. Farmers are now raising donkeys not just for transport but moreover for sale to China. Experts warn this may create upstanding and environmental debates in Pakistan too.
