Donkeys to China: A Tainted Trade Takes Hold in Pakistan The donkey slaughter business in Pakistan's Balochistan province has been making headlines due to its unlikely trade partner – China.
Hangeng Group, a Chinese firm, invested $50 million in a processing plant in Pakistan, aiming to quadruple daily donkey slaughter to 800 and generate up to $7 million monthly from exports.
The rise of ejiao, a prized ingredient in Chinese medicine made from boiled donkey skin, has created a demand for donkey hides and meat.