Flavourful taste of a fruitful China-Malaysia bond

During His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's state visit to China in September 2024, Malaysia showcased two premium durian varieties - Musang King and Black Thorn - to Chinese consumers. The relationship between the Chinese people and South-East Asian durians has a long history. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Ma Huan, a Chinese explorer and translator who accompanied Admiral Zheng He on his overseas voyages, recorded that a fruit called "du'er yan" had a strong odour but deliciously sweet flesh.

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