How appetite of China for the king of fruits is changing Southeast Asia? | 101 East Documentary
Nov 15, 2025 #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeeranewslive
It’s been called the world’s stinkiest fruit. But it’s deeply beloved by man
Nov 15, 2025 #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeeranewslive
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.
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.
CREDITS
Reporter: Pailin Wedel
Producer: Koh Aun Qi
Associate Producers: Cheong Wey Jin, Suchada Phoisaat, Napatr Sripayup, Medhavi Arora
Cinematographer: Lee Ali
Additional Cameraman: Joshua Paul
Graphic Designer: Keke Robertson
Translators: Cheong Wey Jin, Rosdila Ngah Roslan, Dhra Dhirakaosal, Pu D Sang
Production Manager: Susanna Low
Digital Producer: Susan Kim
Picture Editor: Andy Mees
Senior Producer: Mavourneen Dineen
Supervising Producer: Nick Olle
Executive Producer: Sharon Roobol
Additional footage credits: Utrecht University Library, Freedom Film Network
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