Education and Science
Knowledge about China is essential to understanding how this society works. Therefore, the VNC is active in spreading information about China through our communication channels and our activities in and with schools and scientific institutions.
In addition, we pay attention to scientific collaborations between our country and China and share information on socially relevant (joint) research . The VNC brings parties together and aims to be a platform where both Dutch and Chinese students can meet and learn about each other’s cultures.
The VNC also sees itself as a platform for other organizations that play a role in spreading knowledge about China. If you have an interesting education or science related topic or event, please contact us at info@vnc-china.nl
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The Art of War – In a Changing World
Sunzi’s book The Art of War is “essentially a plea for caution” The launch of the new Dutch translation of “孙子兵法 (Sūnzǐ Bīngfǎ) – the classic by Sunzi, translated by sinologist and renowned translator Mark Leenhouts (“De kunst van het oorlogvoeren“) – on March 19 sparked a rich discussion on
What is Aristotle doing in China?
By Jan van der Putten The Western classics are better known in China than the Chinese classics are here. Since the nineteenth century, Aristotle and his followers have played a political role in the Celestial Empire. Chinese chauvinists have used them for their cart, or simply canceled them. Machiavelli of
Language with Character
by Floor Perquin This column explores various aspects of the Chinese language. This time, we are focusing on the Year of the Horse. Floor Perquin is an interpreter, translator and Chinese language teacher. Happy New Year of the Horse The new Chinese year has now begun. I hope you had
A comparative law visit to Beijing
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 colleagues outside the Netherlands and also with colleagues in China. For a year now, he has been working with an
Rare earths in the lead
by Nout Wellink In this article, Nout Wellink updates us on REE. What are REE, what role does it play in the very current trade war and how does it affect geopolitical relations? The author also discusses the historical backgrounds and which way it is going or could go. What
Shifts in Museum Studies
by R.R. Knoop “Do you know how they used to make a PowerPoint – something with glass?” a Chinese student asked me, apparently in a moment of confidence. Together with two other students, she had been assigned to me as guide and babysitter during a visit to Shandong University in
Quiz challenge for students
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
Exchange at Tsinghua University, an enrichment in several ways
by Hildegard Regnerij In this article, Hildegard talks about her experience as an exchange student at Tsinghua University in Beijing February – June 2025 Tsinghua is regarded as the best university in Asia and is not only very prestigious but also a very internationally oriented research university with 22 schools
Language with character
by Floor Perquin In this column, we explore various aspects of the Chinese language. This time, it’s all about food. Floor Perquin is a Chinese interpreter, translator, and language teacher. 甜酸苦辣 Tián suān kǔ là: The Flavours of Life Sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy, life passes by at the Chinese
