From durians to tourism: As China-Vietnam trade booms, border communities seek a bigger slice
- At a sprawling fruit market in the southern Chinese city of Nanning, finding a Vietnamese durian takes some work.
- Thai durians are everywhere – from Thai-grown Musang King to the Monthong, also known as the Golden Pillow.
- China imported nearly US$7.5 billion worth of fresh durians last year, fuelling an increasingly fierce contest for the Chinese consumer.
Unverified
- At a sprawling fruit market in the southern Chinese city of Nanning, finding a Vietnamese durian takes some work.
- Thai durians are everywhere – from Thai-grown Musang King to the Monthong, also known as the Golden Pillow.
- China imported nearly US$7.5 billion worth of fresh durians last year, fuelling an increasingly fierce contest for the Chinese consumer.
Sources: CNA