China has approved the import of fresh Malaysian durian, a move that could be implemented as early as August. The decision comes after a agreement on plant quarantine requirements was signed between China's Premier Li Qiang and Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu. The import will be subject to seven Chinese requirements, including review and approval of export facilities. The move is expected to not significantly affect the local durian market in Malaysia as production has been increasing. China is the world's largest durian importer and the largest market for Malaysian durian, which accounted for 58.6% of Malaysia's fruit exports in 2022.