Vlaggetjesdag is an annual large-scale folk festival in Scheveningen that celebrates the arrival of the Hollandse Nieuwe herring. It is a combination of culture, history and fish promotion, where the harbor is full of decorated fishing boats and thousands of people enjoy music, markets and fresh herring. For Dutch and foreigners, it is always fascinating […]
Chinese gardens developed more than 3000 years ago. These include the extensive "impressive gardens" of the Chinese emperors as well as the more intimate gardens, laid out by scholars, poets, former officials and merchants. These gardens are meant to reflect and escape from the outside world. The starting point here is to express harmony between […]
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 the refined Cantonese cuisine to the spicy and flavorful Sichuan dishes. Each gathering offers not only a delicious meal, but also a unique opportunity to […]
From July 26 to August 8 , 2026, we will once again travel with a group of table tennis talents to a table tennis academy in Shanghai led by Bettine Vriesekoop, two-time European table tennis champion. Silk Mandarin, a language school in Shanghai that is run by a Dutchman, facilitates everything on the spot and […]
VNC China Eetclub 13 Cantonese dinner Friday the 14th of august 2026 from 18:00 to 20:30 Restaurant Dimsum King, Fogostraat 20, Amsterdam (accessible by tram line 1) This restaurant is known for its Cantonese dim sum snacks. At this meal from the VNC China Eetclub, your host Drs. OEY Toen Ping wants to discover with […]
Dear members, Following the onboarding calls with new members, we as the VNC board would also like to enter into conversation with our existing VNC members. In this session, you can brainstorm with a number of board members about ideas to make VNC even more interesting. Therefore, we invite you to participate in a video […]
22 August guided tour of the photo exhibition Flowers in the mirror by Ruben Lundgren 11:00-13:00 Fotomuseum Den Haag, Stadhouderslaan 43 2517 HV The Hague. Especially for the Netherlands China Association, photographer and curator Ruben Lundgren takes us to this special solo exhibition in the Netherlands. With the exhibition: Flowers in the Mirror, […]
Between Tradition and Transition - Love, Sexuality and Intimacy in the Netherlands and China How are changing social values reshaping the way we experience love, intimacy, and relationships? In this cross-cultural dialogue, Dutch sexologist Sanderijn van der Doef and Shanghai-based mental health platform founder Xixi Wang explore how people in the Netherlands and China navigate […]
19 September 2026, 11:00 – 14:00 (lunch included) Location: Business School Netherlands, Herenstraat 25, 4116 BK Buren Members are welcome to attend the annual General Members Meeting (GMM). This time it will take place at the beautiful location of BSN in Buren, thanks to the Business School Netherlands (BSN). The VNC board will explain the […]
Beyond the Mismatch: Building Responsible Business Between Europe and China What does responsible business mean in Europe and China? While expectations around social and environmental impact are growing in both markets, the underlying priorities can differ significantly. In the EU, the focus is strongly on individual and labour rights, while in China corporate responsibility is […]
Discover Maastricht's surprising China connections What do Maastricht and China have in common? More than you might think. During this special city walk, you will discover how the history of Maastricht has surprising interfaces with the economic, cultural and political development of China. We start at 14:00 in the beautiful City Hall of Maastricht. During […]
On Monday 5 October, the Netherlands-China Association (VNC), in collaboration with Leiden Asia Centre (LAC), is organising a book presentation with journalist and China expert Garrie van Pinxteren. On the occasion of the publication of her new book 'Control and delete. Memories of authoritarian China' , Van Pinxteren talks to LAC director Floris Harm about […]
