Letter from China: Smelly, sweet, and now ubiquitous: durian's rapid growth in China

[Manila News] - 02/21/2025

by Guo Yifan NANNING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Whenever a news story about durians pops up in China, the conversation inevitably divides into two camps: durian lovers and durian haters. For some, this tropical fruit is a beloved delicacy, while its pungent aroma is enough to send others running for (…)



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