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Durian Trade Boom in Chinese Border Town

The Durian Boom: A Taste of China's Economic Complexity In the border town of Pingxiang, a hub for durian trade has emerged.

Trucks from Vietnam and Thailand carry tonnes of the spiky fruit to meet China's insatiable demand.

This phenomenon offers a window into China's economic complexities, its relationships with Southeast Asia, and the country's growing appetite for luxury goods.

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