The Durian Trade Between Indonesia and ChinaCEFR A2
29 Jul 2025
Adapted from Hasya Nindita, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Mufid Majnun, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Indonesia grows many durians each year. These fruits are famous in Asia, but many people do not like their strong smell. In recent years, China has wanted to buy more Indonesian durians, especially from young consumers.
Chinese investors are interested in Indonesia's durian farms. They want to help farmers grow more durians and sell them in China. The Indonesian government is trying to encourage this investment by providing land for durian cultivation.
Difficult words
- durian — A type of strong-smelling tropical fruit.durians
- farm — A place where crops or animals are grown.farms
- invest — To put money into something for profit.investors, investment
- cultivation — The process of growing plants.
- government — The group that rules a country.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about the taste of durians?
- Why do you think many people dislike durians?
- How does investment help farmers in a country?
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