"101 East investigates how China's craze for durian is driving profits and environmental disputes in Southeast Asia. It's been called the world's stinkiest fruit. But it's deeply beloved by many. Durian is a pungent, prickly fruit from Southeast Asia that has fascinated foreigners for centuries, and China is no exception. China buys most of the world's durian exports, a surge spurred over the past decade by social media and growing trade ties with durian-producing countries."
"China buys most of the world's durian exports, a surge spurred over the past decade by social media and growing trade ties with durian-producing countries. Both locals and Chinese are seeking to expand the booming durian industry across Southeast Asia. But the prospect of high profits has also ignited tensions, resulting in land disputes and environmental concerns. 101 East investigates China's durian obsession. Additional footage credits: Utrecht University Library, Freedom Film Network"
China has become the largest market for durian, purchasing most global exports after a surge in demand driven by social media and strengthened trade ties. Durian is a pungent, prickly Southeast Asian fruit that commands high prices in Chinese markets. Both local producers and Chinese investors are expanding plantations across Southeast Asia to capture profits. Rapid expansion has created land tenure conflicts, displaced communities in some areas, and raised concerns about deforestation, biodiversity loss, and other environmental impacts. Growing durian cultivation intensifies pressure on land use and regional ecosystems as market demand rises.
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