A sweet trip of durians from Malaysia to China

Durians are seen at a fruit distributor's operating center in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Durians from Raub of Pahang state, Malaysia, have become a sweet bond that connects Chinese and Malaysian food cultures.

Premium durian varieties such as Musang King Durian are known for their dense flesh and rich flavor. In past years, Raub durians were supplied to the Chinese market through cold chain logistics, which can be delivered in 36 hours after harvest.

A drone photo taken on Oct. 16, 2025 shows a durian orchard in Raub of Pahang state, Malaysia. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

Durians are seen on the tree at a durian orchard in Raub of Pahang state, Malaysia, Oct. 16, 2025.  (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

Staff members hold durians at a durian processing factory in Selangor state, Malaysia, Oct. 16, 2025.  (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

A staff member cleans durians at a durian processing factory in Selangor state, Malaysia, Oct. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)■

Staff members clean durians at a durian processing factory in Selangor state, Malaysia, Oct. 16, 2025.(Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

A staff member packs durians at a durian processing factory in Selangor state, Malaysia, Oct. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

A staff member presents the label of durians at a fruit distributor's operating center in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Staff members work at a fruit distributor's operating center in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

A staff member weighs durians at a fruit distributor's operating center in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)
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