Group 1 - The Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Zahid emphasized the need for Malaysia to strengthen cooperation with Chinese businesses to expand the scale of Musang King durian plantations and downstream industry development, highlighting that "durian diplomacy" is not just a diplomatic interaction but a tangible trade opportunity [1][3] - Malaysia's durian exports to China are significant, with the export value nearing 1 billion ringgit (approximately 1.71 billion yuan), and this figure is expected to grow substantially [3] - China is the world's largest durian consumer, accounting for 95% of global durian demand, which is a key driver for the explosive growth of the Southeast Asian durian industry [3] Group 2 - The Malaysian durian industry has the potential to further penetrate the Chinese market, positioning durian as a symbol of enhanced bilateral trade between Malaysia and China [3] - The term "durian diplomacy" was first introduced by Malaysian media in 2017, comparing it to "panda diplomacy," and has since been recognized as a diplomatic medium [3] - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar has frequently mentioned durian in diplomatic contexts, including serving it at the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting, showcasing Malaysia's commitment to promoting ASEAN diplomacy on the global stage [3]