This picture taken on July 23, 2026 shows workers inspecting durian paste at the Top Fruits factory in Batu Pahat in Malaysia's Johor state. Malaysia is working to claim a bigger share of China's booming durian market, as demand for the thorny fruit -- whose smell and taste have divided opinions for centuries -- is surging across Asia. Over the past five years, durian exports from Southeast Asia to mainland China have surged, giving rise to what some have called the "new green rush". (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP via Getty Images)

This picture taken on July 23, 2026 shows workers packing Musang King durian pizzas for export to China at the Top Fruits factory in Batu Pahat, Malaysia's Johor state. Malaysia is working to claim a bigger share of China's booming durian market, as demand for the thorny fruit -- whose smell and taste have divided opinions for centuries -- is surging across Asia. Over the past five years, durian exports from Southeast Asia to mainland China have surged, giving rise to what some have called the "new green rush". (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP via Getty Images)

This picture taken on July 23, 2026 shows a worker using a computer to monitor durian fruit paste at the Top Fruits factory in Batu Pahat, in Malaysia's Johor state in Batu Pahat, in Malaysia's Johor state. Malaysia is working to claim a bigger share of China's booming durian market, as demand for the thorny fruit -- whose smell and taste have divided opinions for centuries -- is surging across Asia. Over the past five years, durian exports from Southeast Asia to mainland China have surged, giving rise to what some have called the "new green rush". (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP via Getty Images)

This picture taken on July 23, 2026 shows a worker carrying a box of Musang King durian pizzas to be exported to China at the Top Fruits factory in Batu Pahat, Malaysia's Johor state. Malaysia is working to claim a bigger share of China's booming durian market, as demand for the thorny fruit -- whose smell and taste have divided opinions for centuries -- is surging across Asia. Over the past five years, durian exports from Southeast Asia to mainland China have surged, giving rise to what some have called the "new green rush". (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP via Getty Images)

This picture taken on July 23, 2026 shows workers preparing durians to be vacuum-sealed at the Top Fruits factory in Batu Pahat, Malaysia's Johor state. Malaysia is working to claim a bigger share of China's booming durian market, as demand for the thorny fruit -- whose smell and taste have divided opinions for centuries -- is surging across Asia. Over the past five years, durian exports from Southeast Asia to mainland China have surged, giving rise to what some have called the "new green rush". (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP via Getty Images)

This picture taken on July 23, 2026 shows workers preparing dough for Musang King durian pizza at the Top Fruits factory in Batu Pahat, Malaysia's Johor state. Malaysia is working to claim a bigger share of China's booming durian market, as demand for the thorny fruit -- whose smell and taste have divided opinions for centuries -- is surging across Asia. Over the past five years, durian exports from Southeast Asia to mainland China have surged, giving rise to what some have called the "new green rush". (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP via Getty Images)

This picture taken on July 23, 2026 shows workers preparing durians to be vacuum-sealed at the Top Fruits factory in Batu Pahat, Malaysia's Johor state. Malaysia is working to claim a bigger share of China's booming durian market, as demand for the thorny fruit -- whose smell and taste have divided opinions for centuries -- is surging across Asia. Over the past five years, durian exports from Southeast Asia to mainland China have surged, giving rise to what some have called the "new green rush". (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Democrat senatorial candidate James Talarico speaks during a midterm campaign event in Austin, Texas on November 2, 2026. Talarico faces Trump-backed state Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose controversies have helped turn a longtime Republican stronghold into a closely watched contest. Paxton retains a loyal conservative following and enormous outside financial support. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP via Getty Images)