Understanding the People Behind the Market Chinese cities are evolving at lightning speed, becoming hubs of creativity, innovation and cultural experimentation. But who are the people driving this transformation? In this China Café, Elsbeth van Paridon, a Beijing-based Dutch Sinologist who looks at China through the lens of fashion and urban
“Millennial Whispers of Paper: Elegance in Artistic Splendor” explores the enduring legacy of paper in Chinese art and its contemporary transformations. Featuring over 80 works by renowned Chinese artists, the exhibition includes paper sculptures, ink paintings, material-based works, and installations that reflect the diversity and creativity of today’s paper-based art
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 the world? Then grab your chance now and participate in the VNC Competition, organized in collaboration with Nuffic! We challenge
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. Behind these visible expressions are countless associations and organizations that form the backbone of the community. After previous articles on
by Bart Kuipers New élan for old ideals Donald Trump has fundamentally upset world trade in six months by unleashing a unilaterally imposed trade war. Like a number of other world leaders, he is driven by nostalgia but the past: Make America Great Again! Compare that to Xi Jinping’s goal
by Thijs van Litsenburg Joëlle and I are shivering and trembling in our tent, somewhere in Turkey on a mountain of about 2,000 meters altitude. The Georgian border is nearby and Lake Çildir is just a stone’s throw below us. The weather conditions have changed from peaceful to brutal violence
By Jan van der Putten Excessive eating and drinking at state expense: the Chinese party bosses were masters at this. Xi Jinping is trying to curb their excesses with strict measures. After all, in the current economic malaise, communist lazy people are very damaging to the image of the Party.
by Silvia Marijnissen After some silence around Chinese literature in translation, this autumn offers plenty to enjoy once again. Here’s an overview of this year’s wonderfully diverse selection: March brought poetry by Ling Yu, Dochters (Daughters), translated by Silvia Marijnissen. “This is a mature poet who knows how to convert
TRANSITIONING TOWARDS GREENER ENERGY & HIGH-TECH 4.0 SOLUTIONS Block 1 Crypto currency, block chain and Web3 with further insight Hong Kong is aggressively positioning itself as the leading global hub for Web3. The in-depth analysis, from Tiger Research shows how Hong Kong is capitalizing on its established financial infrastructure and
