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 a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese […]
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 on the plans for the new year, after which there will be plenty of room for inspiring conversations, new encounters and a warm atmosphere. A […]
"Wild Swans" by Jung Chang was a bestseller in the nineties. It was a book that defined a generation – the story of "three daughters of China": Jung, her mother and her grandmother, and their lives during a century of revolution. Chang's new book "Fly, Wild Swans" tells what happened next. This evening Jung Chang […]
🎉🐎 CinemAsia celebrates Lunar New Year in Filmhuis Den Haag In the run-up to the 18th edition of the CinemAsia Film Festival, CinemAsia invites you to celebrate Lunar New Year together at Filmhuis Den Haag, from 13 to 24 February 2026. In honor of the Year of the Horse, CinemAsia presents a festive film program […]
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 you with a creative assignment […]
For centuries, dragons and horses have played an important role in Chinese history. On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, the Histotainment lecture (in Brabant) goes back to the beginning of the Qing rule: the Ming dynasty has been expelled, but there are still many rebellious hotspots in the country itself. Emperor Kangxi must […]
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 […]
Why did Joris Ivens spend fifty years filming China — and call it his second homeland? Haunted by this question, Dutch filmmaker Rene Seegers retraces Ivens' footsteps from Europe to Hong Kong and mainland China, searching for the faces and places once captured on film. In uncovering forgotten encounters and hidden stories, he reveals a […]
America and China are fighting a tough battle for digital supremacy. And that now affects everything. From raw materials to the most crucial systems in our daily lives. Will we soon be completely at the mercy of the whims of crazy tech bros and Chinese bureaucrats? In Trump's Tech & Xi's AI, Haroon Sheikh dives […]
On March 2, you are warmly invited to the China Café 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 […]
• Beautiful month tea ceremony • During the workshop as part of this tea ceremony, Liza Lin of Poetic Ink will teach the "Sa" technique, explaining the connection between the traditional Chinese use of materials and modern views on reusing materials. She will also share some tips and techniques of classical flower arrangement. Participants can take […]
Tea & Cheese Pairing in Verhalenhuis Belvedère 8 March 2026 14:00 - 16:00 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère Join us for a unique and inspiring tasting experience at the Verhalenhuis Belvédère, where refined Chinese tea and artisan Dutch cheese meet in an unforgettable sensory journey. During this special Chinese tea and Dutch cheese tasting, Ameing and Joyce […]
