Brings China closer

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The Netherlands China Association

Brings China closer:
via information, dialogue en connections

The VNC is an independent active association dedicated to sharing knowledge and networking in the cultural, business and educational fields in order to create better dialogue and cooperation between the Netherlands and China.

To this end, we regularly organize events and publish interesting articles in our periodical ChinaNU+.

We do this non-profit, without political or religious affiliation and with purely unpaid volunteers as board and staff. We have been doing this for more than 48 years.

VNC China

ChinaNU+

VNC’s own articles about China’s culture, economy, and science

Language with Character
Language with Character

20/12/2025

by Floor Perquin Merry Christmas! Anyone who has been to China more often will have noticed that ‘our’ Christian Christmas has also made its appearance in China. The Christmas cards […]
A comparative law visit to Beijing
A comparative law visit to Beijing

20/12/2025

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 […]
A fascinating journey through the manufacturing world of China, past and present
A fascinating journey through the manufacturing world of China, past and present

19/12/2025

Made in China at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam by Marilou den Outer China – factory of the world. China – as a label in your new sweater. Powned recently broadcast the […]
China Café: A closer look at the Nexperia case – governance, geopolitics and how to move forward with the European semiconductor strategy
China Café: A closer look at the Nexperia case – governance, geopolitics and how to move forward with the European semiconductor strategy

18/12/2025

The edition of the China Café of 15 December 2025, moderated by Cindy Shao and presented by Lianne Baaij, brought rare clarity to one of the most complicated and politically […]
Cyber fraud: the Chinese mafia moves with the times
Cyber fraud: the Chinese mafia moves with the times

18/12/2025

By Jan van der Putten Worldwide, digital scammers are taking billions of euros out of their victims’ pockets. However, these perpetrators work as slaves for the bosses of small and […]
In the spotlight: Chi Lau
In the spotlight: Chi Lau

11/12/2025

by Astrid Bouwman Chi Lau is now a familiar face within VNC. His career from member to board member and then to secretary took place within three years. In addition […]

Upcoming events

A combination of VNC’s own activities and events from other organizations, interesting for our target group.

Jan23

23 January @ 14:30 - 16:00

Join us for the exhibition ‘Made in China’

wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Join us for the exhibition ‘Made in China’ on 23 January. Especially for VNC members, the curator of the exhibition Willemijn van Noord will take us through this special exhibition […]
Jan23

23 January @ 18:00 - 21:00

VNC China Eetclub January 23 in Amsterdam

restaurant NorthEast Kitchen Amsterdam, Netherlands

Discover the rich and authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine at the VNC China Dining Club! Join a special culinary journey and explore traditional dishes from different regions of China, from […]
Jan25

25 January @ 13:00 - 16:30

Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year’s drink

Verhalenhuis Belvédère Rotterdam, Zuid Holland, Nederland

Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year’s drink Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère, Rechthuislaan 1, 3072 LB Rotterdam The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has […]
Jan25

25 January @ 15:30 - 16:30

Welcome to the VNC New Year’s reception on January 25 in Rotterdam

Verhalenhuis Belvédère Rotterdam, Zuid Holland, Nederland

The Netherlands China Association cordially invites you to our festive New Year’s reception on January 25, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm in Rotterdam! Chairman Monique Knapen will update you […]
Feb17

17 February @ 08:00 - 17:00

VNC Competition for secondary school students

VNC kantoor Den Haag

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 […]

China Info

VNC provides a platform for organizations dedicated to acquiring and sharing knowledge about China. We believe research in this field is essential and support it wherever possible.

Our partners

VNC enjoys working with organizations that are engaged with China in the broadest sense. The VNC is always open to new partnerships — together we can achieve more.