The 2025 Fengtai - Malaysia Durian Festival in Beijing concluded on May 18, aiming to penetrate the high-end consumer market in Northern China with fresh tropical fruits. The event featured 16 durian stalls selling specialty varieties and durian dishes, with a focus on ensuring freshness from Malaysia. The festival also discussed building an optimal cold supply chain to reduce the time it takes to bring fresh fruit from Southeast Asian farms to Chinese consumers. The local government sees these specialty festivals as a new economic model, combining trade, tourism, and investment promotion.