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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What can we learn from Sunzi's masterpiece in a time of rising China? Sunzi's The Art of War is one of the most influential texts in world literature. For the first time, this classic work has now been translated directly from Chinese into Dutch by Mark Leenhouts, winner of the prestigious Martinus Nijhoff Translation Prize […]
From 8 to 12 April, the 18th CinemAsia Film Festival will take place in Amsterdam: the platform for Asian cinema in the Netherlands. With 44 films from Asia and the diaspora, screened at Studio/K, Rialto De Pijp and the Eye Filmmuseum, the festival offers a rich and up-to-date overview of both established makers and new […]
Centuries ago, the original inhabitants traded deer skins with Chinese and Japanese merchants, today Taiwan supplies the microchips that keep our digital world running. Taiwan is a versatile island that is constantly reinventing itself. On Thursday 23 April, Leiden University Libraries (UBL), in collaboration with Uitgeverij IJzer, is organising a book presentation of three books […]
