Six million donkeys slaughtered for Chinese medicine: Charity
- Posted on June 26, 2025
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Six million donkeys slaughtered for Chinese medicine: Charity

A UK charity reports nearly six million donkeys are killed yearly for Chinese medicine. This demand for ejiao, a health supplement, severely affects African communities. China's donkey population has declined drastically. The African Union has issued a moratorium on donkey slaughter. Criminal networks exploit vulnerable people. The trade poses health and environmental risks.