Culture and society
Since its founding, the association has been actively contributing to spreading Chinese culture in the Netherlands. Because China is rich in history, diversity and is culturally very exciting.
As an association, we have many a member who takes us to different elements of that rich culture. We have an eye for tradition, but certainly also for modern and new forms of expression. We also cover social issues such as aging and offer extensive coverage of travelogues.
The VNC also sees itself as a platform for other organizations that play a role in spreading Chinese culture. If you have an interesting cultural topic or event, please contact us at info@vnc-china.nl
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A Steamy Evening
A Spicy Edition of the VNC China Dining Club by Astrid Bouwman Friday evening, July 10, peak of summer in Rotterdam. Guests trickle in one by one at restaurant Sānsān, seeking some relief at a table equipped with air conditioning. By 6:30 PM, the table set for twelve turnis out
‘The Little Prince’ Now Available in Chinese-Dutch Edition
The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince), published in 1943 by the author and pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is the most translated book in French literature. Now a new branch has appeared on the family tree: a bilingual Chinese-Dutch edition, published by Ad. Donker. The Little Prince tells the story of
Imperial Enjoyment at Ming Dynasty
by Astrid Bouwman Perhaps a Tuesday isn’t the most obvious day of the week to go out for dinner, but for fans of Cantonese cuisine, every day is a suitable day. That turned out to be the case on Tuesday, June 16, at restaurant Ming Dynasty in The Hague, where
Design in China: Between Western Tradition and Asian unpredictability
A Personal Account by Ziying Wu The Chinese graphic design landscape is undergoing a meteoric evolution. Caught between the commercial pressures of a hyper-dynamic domestic market and the restrained traditions of the European design world, Ziying Wu – who is intimately familiar with both markets – searched for her own
Largest Herring Party kicks off the new herring season and strengthens Dutch-Chinese business and friendly relations
On Friday, June 19, 2026, the start of the new herring season was festively celebrated in the harbor of Scheveningen during the Largest Herring Party. This annual event brought together representatives from the business community, the fishing industry and international cooperation partners around one of the most famous Dutch traditions:
China NU, Nearly Half a Century Old, Part 10
by Jaap Post If you have been a member of VNC for a long time, you undoubtedly have a stack of China NU magazines lying around. It is a beautiful publication containing a wealth of information. In the run-up to the 50th anniversary, Jaap Post is reading through them all
A Massive Chinese Culinary Bible Filled with Regional Recipes
Interview with Sinologist and cookbook author Alice de Jongby Marilou den Outer This year, De bijbel van de Chinese keuken (The Bible of Chinese Cuisine) was released as part of the popular ‘culinary bible’ series by publisher Carrera Culinair. The author is Sinologist Alice de Jong, who began collecting Chinese
Internship: Communication, Video & Gen-Z Strategy
The Netherlands China Association (VNC) is looking for an ambitious and creative communication intern to shape the run-up to our 50th anniversary in 2027. For almost 50 years, VNC has been striving to bring China closer to the Netherlands by creating an informed dialogue about: Culture & Society, Business &
Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future
Book review by Nout Wellink Nout Wellink read the book Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future, which compares superpowers China and the United States. Author Dan Wang – who has lived in both worlds – explores themes such as technology, construction and infrastructure, the one-child policy, and the COVID-19
Upcoming events
Events
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Unique VNC Group Tour through China with the theme Healthy Living
11 October @ 08:00 - 25 October @ 17:00
