From July 26th to August 9th, we will travel with a group of table tennis talents to a table tennis academy in Shanghai under the guidance of Bettine Vriesekoop, two-time European table tennis champion. Silk Mandarin, a language school in Shanghai led by a Dutchman, will facilitate everything on site, and VNC (Netherlands China Association) […]
Samen met kunstenaar Vera Zhou werkt David Zee aan een expositie over zijn bijzondere familiegeschiedenis en het verhaal van het eerste Chinatown van Europa dat hij eerder beschreef in het boek "Chinese Kees, mijn vader, mijn opa, mijn familie in Chinatown-Katendrecht". Vrijdag 29 augustus 2025 is de feestelijke opening van de tentoonstelling op de derde […]
VNC China Dining Club - 31 August in Amsterdam Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 12:30 PMDimsum King, Fogostraat 10, Amsterdam Osdorp(accessible by tram line 1, parking available)Cantonese cuisine has a custom of eating dimsum (or dianxin) for breakfast. These are steamed or fried small bites , usually a piece of meat or seafood wrapped in […]
China Café – September 8 in Utrecht CSR in China in the Spotlight – China Café 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 […]
On Saturday 20 September, Broese Booksellers is organising an interview and signing session with the Chinese author Zhang Yueran in collaboration with VNC and Prometheus Publishers. Zhang will be interviewed by FD journalist Jeroen Bos. Her novel ‘Cocoon’ was in many ‘Best Books of 2024’ lists and recently her novel ‘Swan Hotel’ was published in […]
At the end of last year, three of our board members visited this exhibition. We were very impressed by the scope, variety, and beauty of this ceramics exhibition curated by a young ambitious Chinese junior curator. Therefore, we want to organize two more visits this year. As last year, the visits will be guided by […]
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 […]
On Friday 10 and Saturday 11 October, Shilin Journal organizes the Rombouts-Shilin Conference at Leiden University and Campus The Hague. For two days, a multifaceted programme will be available with lectures, panels and discussions on China. This year we welcome China journalist Cindy Huijgen, Dr. S.S. Kharchenkova, Dr. V.K.L. Chang, Prof. dr. M. van Crevel […]
Mental health is one of the defining issues of our time. The COVID-19 pandemic, rapid social change, and modern pressures have made mental well-being more pressing than ever. Yet for many immigrants—including the Chinese community in Europe—mental health remains a sensitive or even stigmatized topic. To address this issue, the Foundation of Intercultural Participation of […]
China's leader, Xi Jinping, is one of the most powerful individuals in the world—and one of the least understood. Much can be learned, however, about both Xi Jinping and the nature of the party he leads from the memory and legacy of his father, the revolutionary Xi Zhongxun (1913–2002). How Xi Jinping's upbringing has affected […]
China is rapidly expanding its nuclear energy capacity. By 2040, the country aims to double its capacity and surpass the United States as the world's largest nuclear power producer. This development raises important questions about China's energy security, the role of nuclear power in its energy transition, and the geopolitical implications of this fast-paced expansion. […]
