Why Zambia has not benefitted from its rosewood trade with China: Rosewood is popular in China for 'hongmu' - antique furniture. Shutterstock/HelloRF ZcoolRosewood is the generic name for several dark-red hardwood species found in tropical regions across the globe. It fetches very high prices because it’s strong, heavy, has a beautiful red hue and takes polish very well … [Read more...] about Why Zambia has not benefitted from its rosewood trade with China | The Conversation