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

China’s economic reorientation under the 15th Five-Year Plan
China’s economic reorientation under the 15th Five-Year Plan

06/03/2026

By Nout Wellink Introduction The recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party for the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026 – 2030) are ambitious and cover a […]
China NU almost half a century old, part 9
China NU almost half a century old, part 9

04/03/2026

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, […]
China Tour Jazz Trio Kaaskop
China Tour Jazz Trio Kaaskop

28/02/2026

by Lucas van Merwijk and Roosje den Hertog What do you do when a long-term musical collaboration between the Netherlands and China is suddenly made impossible by a pandemic? You […]
A weekend retreat in a Buddhist temple
A weekend retreat in a Buddhist temple

25/02/2026

By Ans Hooft The nice man in orange told us to focus on the tip of our noses and nothing else. You had to clear your head completely. If we […]
Language with Character
Language with Character

23/02/2026

by Floor Perquin This column explores various aspects of the Chinese language. This time, we are focusing on the Year of the Horse. Floor Perquin is an interpreter, translator and […]
Shred till you’re dead. A Love Letter to China’s Ski Addiction
Shred till you’re dead. A Love Letter to China’s Ski Addiction

20/02/2026

By Elsbeth van Paridon Forget hibernation. This winter season, which kicked off last November, China’s slopes are running 24/7, some gondolas are sponsored by Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, […]

Upcoming events

A combination of VNC’s own activities and events from other organizations, interesting for our target group.

Mar07

7 March @ 15:00 - 17:00

Tea ceremony & flower arrangement

• Beautiful month tea ceremony • During the workshop as part of this tea ceremony, Liza Lin of Poetic Ink will teach the “Sa” technique, explaining the connection between the traditional […]
Mar08
Organized by VNC

8 March @ 14:00 - 16:00

Tea & Cheese Pairing in Verhalenhuis Belvedère

Verhalenhuis Belvédère Rotterdam

Tea & Cheese Pairing in Verhalenhuis Belvedère 8 March 2026 14:00 – 16:00 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère Join us for a unique and inspiring tasting experience at the Verhalenhuis Belvédère, where […]
Mar12
Organized by VNC

12 March @ 18:30 - 21:00

VNC China Eetclub Chinese New Year edition March 12 in Eindhoven

Chen Jia Yan Eindhoven

Discover the rich and authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine at the VNC China Dining Club! Join a special culinary journey and explore traditional dishes from different regions of China, from […]
Mar14
Organized by VNC

14 March @ 12:30 - 15:00

VNC China Eetclub Chinese New Year edition March 14 in Amsterdam

Full Moon Garden – Dim Sum & Cantonese Cuisine Amsterdam

Discover the rich and authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine at the VNC China Dining Club! Join a special culinary journey and explore traditional dishes from different regions of China, from […]
Mar19
Organized by VNC

19 March @ 15:30 - 17:00

The Art of War

Wijnhavengebouw, The Hague Campus, Universiteit Leiden Den Haag

What can we learn from Sunzi’s masterpiece in a time of rising China? Sunzi’s The Art of War is one of the most influential texts in world literature. For the […]

China Info

VNC provides a platform for organizations dedicated to acquiring and sharing knowledge about China. We believe research in this field is essential and support it wherever possible.

Our partners

VNC enjoys working with organizations that are engaged with China in the broadest sense. The VNC is always open to new partnerships — together we can achieve more.