Brings China closer

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The Netherlands China Association

Brings China closer:
via information, dialogue en connections

The VNC is an independent active association dedicated to sharing knowledge and networking in the cultural, business and educational fields in order to create better dialogue and cooperation between the Netherlands and China.

To this end, we regularly organize events and publish interesting articles in our periodical ChinaNU+.

We do this non-profit, without political or religious affiliation and with purely unpaid volunteers as board and staff. We have been doing this for more than 48 years.

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ChinaNU+

VNC’s own articles about China’s culture, economy, and science

Rare earths in the lead
Rare earths in the lead

02/12/2025

by Nout Wellink In this article, Nout Wellink updates us on REE. What are REE, what role does it play in the very current trade war and how does it […]
One country, two systems – een vergelijkend politieonderzoek
One country, two systems – een vergelijkend politieonderzoek

26/11/2025

by Ans Hooft My girlfriend T had lost her phone. That’s a disaster everywhere in the world, but especially in China. Without a phone you can’t pay for anything anymore, […]
Get to Know the China Knowledge Network
Get to Know the China Knowledge Network

23/11/2025

by Marc Moquette In this article, Marc Moquette explains what the China Knowledge Network is and the important role it plays in Dutch and European policymaking on China and international […]
Shifts in Museum Studies
Shifts in Museum Studies

20/11/2025

by R.R. Knoop “Do you know how they used to make a PowerPoint – something with glass?” a Chinese student asked me, apparently in a moment of confidence. Together with […]
China NU almost half a century old, part 8
China NU almost half a century old, part 8

11/11/2025

by Jaap Post If you have been a member of VNC for some time, you undoubtedly still have a pile of magazines lying around, the China NU. A beautiful magazine, […]
Four-part, part 4: Chinese Associations in the Netherlands
Four-part, part 4: Chinese Associations in the Netherlands

03/10/2025

by Im Fong Liu, with thanks to Ed van der Feer When you think of the Chinese-Dutch community, you quickly think of the iconic cuisine, cultural festivities and successful entrepreneurs. […]

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