On the morning of August 9, the first batch of Cambodian durians exported to Henan arrived at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport aboard Air Cambodia flight K6894.

Freshly picked from Cambodia orchards, the durians were carefully selected and packaged before being flown directly to Zhengzhou, with the entire journey taking just three days. This seamless process preserves the durians' rich flavor and nutritional value.

That afternoon, at the inaugural China-ASEAN Durian Food Festival in Beijing, the batch of Cambodian durians presented by Zhengzhou Agricultural Development Group stole the spotlight. As Henan's first imported premium Cambodian durians, with golden, tender flesh and rich, aromatic fragrance, they not only fill a gap in the province's market but also signal a new phase in agricultural trade cooperation between Henan and ASEAN countries.

Currently, five types of Cambodian fruit — bananas, mangoes, longans, coconuts and durians — are approved for export to China. "This partnership with Henan is a model of Cambodia–China agricultural cooperation. We look forward to more high-quality Cambodian products entering China via the 'Air Silk Road'," said Soeung Rathchavy, Cambodia's Ambassador to China.

In recent years, Zhengzhou has capitalized on its strategic position as a key transportation hub to strengthen agricultural trade ties with ASEAN countries, including Cambodia. Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport now operates several Southeast Asian routes, including to Phnom Penh, significantly reducing transportation times and ensuring the freshness of agricultural products. The successful arrival of Cambodian durians highlights the effectiveness of this well-developed air logistics network. (Chinese source: Henan Daily Reporter: Qi Daopeng Translator: Zhang Yahan Intern: Yuan Bowen Proofreader: Dinglan and Zhao Hanqing)