From Durian To Tourists: Inside The China-Vietnam Border Boom | CNA Correspondent
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China has a huge appetite for durian and Vietnam wants a bigger slice of the market. CNA Correspondent follows the fruit from farms in Vietnam to markets in China as growing trade creates opportunities for both nations. In the border cities of Mong Cai and Dongxing, tourists, traders, food and culture reveal another side of closer China-Vietnam ties, and the challenge of turning greater connectivity into lasting benefits for local communities. 00:00 Introduction 01:32 The hunt for Vietnamese durian in Guangxi 02:39 Thai vs Vietnamese durian: The taste test 04:23 How fruit crosses the China-Vietnam border 07:34 Meet Vietnam’s durian farmers 12:03 How do you tell if a durian is good? 13:15 The fight for China’s durian market 15:09 Life on the China-Vietnam border 16:08 Can Vietnam's Mong Cai keep Chinese tourists? 18:11 Where Chinese and Vietnamese cultures meet 19:25 Tourism, trade and life in China's Dongxing ================= About CNA Correspondent: They're your eyes and ears arou
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