An interview with Tjibbe van Ellen about Silk Mandarin language school Marilou den Outer Unable to find a suitable language school, he decided to start one himself. In a nutshell, that is the story of entrepreneur Tjibbe van Ellen in Shanghai. In the more than ten years since its establishment,
On Saturday, September 19, VNC’s Annual General Meeting took place in Buren. This year, we were guests at Business School Netherlands (BSN) – a wonderful venue for a productive and constructive gathering. Many thanks to Toine van den Heuvel and Daniëlla van der Groef for their hospitality and excellent organization.
by Lotte Bakker On Monday 7 September, I had the opportunity to attend an event of VNC (Netherlands-China Association) where two guest speakers, sexologist Sanderijn van der Doef and entrepreneur Xixi Wang, spoke about the changes and differences in love, sexuality and intimacy between the Netherlands and China. Van der
by Xixi Wang In the autumn of 2026, VNC will organize a group trip to China centred on the theme Healthy Living in China, exploring topics such as exercise, nutrition, and preventive healthcare. In preparation for this journey, XiXi Wang has written a three-part series on healthcare in China for
Reporting from Shanghai, Yereth Jansen analyzes the debate surrounding the revision of the European Cybersecurity Act. A report by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) and KPMG warns of hundreds of billions of euros in costs if Chinese suppliers are barred from European critical infrastructure. But the
by Astrid Bouwman On Saturday 20 August, photographer and curator Ruben Lundgren took us on a journey through his own exceptional solo exhibition Flowers in the Mirror at the Hague Museum of Photography. Although this was the final chance to see the exhibition, we are happy to look back at
Interview with a creative jack-of-all-trades by Marilou den Outer She has been playing the flute since she was five, sings, paints, and acts. After earning a bachelor’s degree in classical flute and voice at the principal conservatory in China, she chose to pursue another bachelor’s degree-partly to truly understand jazz.
Between Tradition and Transition – Love, Sexuality and Intimacy in the Netherlands and China How are changing social values reshaping the way we experience love, intimacy, and relationships? In this cross-cultural dialogue, Dutch sexologist Sanderijn van der Doef and Shanghai-based mental health platform founder Xixi Wang explore how people in
Beyond the Mismatch: Building Responsible Business Between Europe and China What does responsible business mean in Europe and China? While expectations around social and environmental impact are growing in both markets, the underlying priorities can differ significantly. In the EU, the focus is strongly on individual and labour rights, while
