Beijing, Aug. 11 -- Vietnam showcased durian and related products at the first-ever ASEAN-China Durian Festival held in Beijing on August 9 by the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) and the embassies of ASEAN member states.

The Vietnamese booth featured fresh durian, durian ice cream, durian cakes, and other fruits such as dragon fruit and passion fruit, attracting strong interest from Beijing residents and ASEAN diplomats.

ACC Secretary-General Shi Zhongjun described durian as the "king of tropical fruits," whose rich, mellow flavour reflects the long-standing and increasingly close China-ASEAN relationship. He noted that promoting agricultural cooperation is a priority for both sides and a central task of ACC in recent years.

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