The AP reports that Malaysia is set to begin exporting durians to mainland China, “challenging Thailand’s virtual monopoly on shipments of the spiky, stinky delicacy that many Southeast Asians hail as ‘the king of fruits'”:
The breakthrough Tuesday for Malaysia’s durian growers comes after Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited Kuala Lumpur last month and formally agreed to allow the entry of Malaysian durians, which some fans insist are deliciously creamier and more aromatic than Thai-grown ones.
Read the whole thing. Fascinating stuff.
2 replies on “Coming soon to a (Chinese) market near you: Malaysian durians”
Hi Newley —
Saw Malaysian durians for sale at the Taikoo Shing branch of Jusco (here in Hong Kong) a few weeks ago. That sight was shocking enough… but the price. Oh. My. Good. God!!!!!!!
Interesting, YSTL!