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.

VNC China

ChinaNU+

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

The colonial viewer being watched
The colonial viewer being watched

10/02/2026

by R.R. Knoop The times in which Europeans, often full of colonial cultural clichés, went into an exotic cramp in dealing with China, are now on their way out. The […]
A meeting with the new ambassador
A meeting with the new ambassador

06/02/2026

Our VNC Chair Monique Knapen-Seijkens had a first introductory meeting with the new Chinese ambassador to the Netherlands, Shen Bo, on February 4. During this meeting, they discussed upcoming activities […]
In memoriam: Agnes Ko – Goey (Goey Swan Lioe)
In memoriam: Agnes Ko – Goey (Goey Swan Lioe)

04/02/2026

Semarang, 2-12-1932 – Rotterdam, 30-1-2026 On Friday evening, January 30, Agnes Ko passed away. Unfortunately, her health failed her more and more in recent years and eventually she had to […]
European Union, conclude a trade agreement with China!
European Union, conclude a trade agreement with China!

19/01/2026

In the language of businessman Trump By Jack Gerats Now that the term ‘Pax Americana’ does not seem to be in the dictionary of current US President Donald Trump and […]
Language with Character
Language with Character

20/12/2025

by Floor Perquin Merry Christmas! Anyone who has been to China more often will have noticed that ‘our’ Christian Christmas has also made its appearance in China. The Christmas cards […]
A comparative law visit to Beijing
A comparative law visit to Beijing

20/12/2025

by Sjef van Erp Comparative law, the comparison of legal systems to better understand differences and similarities in thinking about law, has brought Sjef van Erp into contact with numerous […]

Upcoming events

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

Feb13

13 February @ 21:15 - 23:00

🎉🎬 CinemAsia x Filmhuis Den Haag: Lunar New Year celebration 13–24 February

🎉🐎 CinemAsia celebrates Lunar New Year in Filmhuis Den Haag In the run-up to the 18th edition of the CinemAsia Film Festival, CinemAsia invites you to celebrate Lunar New Year […]
Feb17
Organized by VNC

17 February @ 08:00 - 17:00

VNC Competition for secondary school students

VNC kantoor Den Haag

What fascinates you about China? Do you like to learn more about China and do you want to enthuse others about this fascinating country that is becoming increasingly important in […]
Feb21
Organized by VNCFully Booked

21 February @ 13:00 - 16:00

VNC China Dining Club: Chinese New Year Edition

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 […]
Mar02
Organized by VNC

2 March @ 17:00 - 19:00

March 2nd, 2026 China Café: Investing in China: Risks, Returns, and Reality

De Utrechter Stadsbrasserie en Bar Utrecht

On March 2, you are warmly invited to the China Café in Utrecht for an engaging evening exploring the question: Investing in China – opportunity or risk? In a sharp […]
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 […]

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.