by Glenn van der Meer A well-known stereotype about doing business in China is that the key to success is a network of good relationships, and that the personal bond with the decision-maker in an organization is more important than the actual product being sold. Glenn van der Meer doesn’t
From Shanghai, Yereth Jansen informs us about the latest developments in the field of artificial intelligence. Naturally, this includes the recent introduction of DeepSeek and the reactions from the high-tech industry. As the AI market has been significantly shaken, a reassessment of the European position is urgently necessary. The world
Frans-Paul van der Putten The Dutch historian and sinologist Leonard Blussé was one of the driving forces behind a series of publications of sources that have significantly contributed to the Dutch and Taiwanese understanding of their mutual history. In 1986, after many years of preparation, the first volume of the
Book Review by Nout Wellink For an outsider, China is difficult to understand. Such an outsider constantly encounters governmental interventions that contradict free market principles. The author of this fascinating book, Keyu Yin, seeks to explain why and how China’s approach (“Playbook”) is different from that of the West. Different,
Investor fair Beurs van Berlage To remain climate-proof in the future, our world needs new and renewable forms of energy. China plays a major role in finding technological solutions and scaling them up but for many Dutch people that contribution is underexposed. And that while many Chinese companies are already
US elections; how will it affect relations with China? Frans Verhagen American foreign policy has more continuity than we often think. After all, strategic relations remain unchanged. Therefore, for the relationship between China and the United States, it matters little whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris is elected in November.
Nuclear power in China: Key to a sustainable future Peter Gill At the beginning of this century, China had only 6 nuclear power plants with a total capacity of 5 gigawatts. Since then, the country has explosively expanded its nuclear power capacity to 56 operational nuclear power plants with a
Leading up to the 50th anniversary, each issue focuses on the history of China NOW. This article covers issues 6 through 10, the period 1981-1985. The author is Jaap Post; member since 2000, president from 2001 to 2008, advisor to the board and member of the Committee of Recommendation. China
Biden and Trump and the trade war with China Any gain by Donald Trump in November 2024 will have little immediate impact on the U.S. relationship with China. Grossly, President Biden has built on the protectionist policies of his predecessor, and a second term of Donald Trump will not immediately
