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The kiwi fruit is native to China, not New Zealand.

Why it is true

Although New Zealand popularized the fruit and gave it its name, the plant originates from the Yangtze River valley in China. It was introduced to New Zealand in the early twentieth century and agriculturally improved for commercial consumption.

Source: Smithsonian

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