Visit the China Cafe: China Webshops Update - Christmas Shopping 2.0! 🎄 The world of e-commerce is changing rapidly, and China is the pioneer in it. During this Christmas China Cafe, you'll get the chance to talk to none other than Ed Sander, China Tech Analyst, about the latest developments in the Chinese e-commerce landscape! […]
China CafĂ© – China’s ambities op het gebied van AI With Prof. Yingqian Zhang, Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Dr. Judith van Stegeren, machine learning engineer at Datakami. China’s rapid rise in artificial intelligence is not only evident in large-scale investments but also in groundbreaking innovations such as DeepSeek. This Chinese […]
Invitation – China CafĂ© on June 16 in Utrecht: Building Brands Across Borders – Lessons from China and the West The Netherlands China Association warmly invites you to the next China CafĂ© on Monday, June 16 in Utrecht. This edition dives into a fascinating and highly relevant theme: the differences in brand building between Chinese […]
China CafĂ© – September 8 in Utrecht CSR in China in the Spotlight – China CafĂ© Utrecht What does Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mean in the Chinese context? CSR is gaining traction in China. Stricter environmental regulations, growing attention to workers’ rights, and the rise of ESG reporting are clear signals of change. However, the […]
Prinsjesdag 16 September @ 11:00 – 15:30 Prinsjesdag takes place every year on the third Tuesday of September. It marks the traditional opening of the parliamentary year for the Senate and House of Representatives. On this day, the Minister of Finance presents the Budget Memorandum and the national budget to the House of Representatives, and […]
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 CafĂ©, Elsbeth van Paridon, a Beijing-based Dutch Sinologist who looks at China through the lens of fashion and urban culture, a journalist at […]
On 15 December, the VNC will host a special China CafĂ© in Eindhoven, diving into the recent developments surrounding Nexperia—a case that vividly illustrates the intersection of geopolitics, technology, and corporate strategy. In an in-depth interview, Charles Smit (former General Counsel and Head of Corporate Affairs at Nexperia) and RenĂ© Raaijmakers (journalist and founder of […]
On March 2, you are warmly invited to the China CafĂ© in Utrecht for an engaging evening exploring the question: Investing in China – opportunity or risk? In a sharp and open interview, Lianne Baaij will speak with market analyst Jean-Paul van Oudheusden about the current state and future outlook of China’s stock markets. The […]
Join us on May 18 in Eindhoven for an engaging China CafĂ© where we take a closer look at the world of robotics—beyond the hype. Robots often appear more intelligent than they really are, but what can they actually do today, and where are they already making a real impact? In this accessible and thought-provoking […]
