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. […]
"Millennial Whispers of Paper: Elegance in Artistic Splendor" explores the enduring legacy of paper in Chinese art and its contemporary transformations. Featuring over 80 works by renowned Chinese artists, the exhibition includes paper sculptures, ink paintings, material-based works, and installations that reflect the diversity and creativity of today's paper-based art practices. The works not only […]
GALERIE KUNSTBROEDERS in DE METAAL KATHEDRAAL THE ART EXPERIENCE UTRECHT DE MEERN Friday 17 October: 7-10 pm Saturday 18 October: 11-18 am Sunday 18 October: 11-18 am (address: Rijkstraatweg 20 3545NA Utrecht) Galerie Kunstbroeders invites you to enjoy this Art Experience to the fullest! FEEL THE ART, live the experience! FREE INVITATION Via the link […]
From 18 October there will be a special exhibition Ik Speel, dus ik can be seen in Bergen. Here are works of art by so-called. Toyists on display. Toyism is a fairly recent movement in art and consists of an international collective of artists. VNC members are cordially invited to attend the opening of this […]
We are delighted that you are joining us, alongside many other leaders and experts, to the Creative Industry Dialogue, taking place on October 22 at Capital C in Amsterdam and October 23 at the Crowne Plaza in Antwerp. Across the Benelux, creativity is driving new frontiers in architecture, interior design, and material innovation. As global […]
China is changing the world—and the world is responding. In just a few decades, China has gone from isolated state to global powerhouse, reshaping politics, culture, and the fight for democracy across Asia. From Hong Kong’s streets to youth movements in Thailand and Myanmar, the ripple effects are impossible to ignore. Join us for an […]
Understanding the People Behind the Market Chinese cities are evolving at lightning speed, becoming hubs of creativity, innovation and cultural experimentation. But who are the people driving this transformation? In this China Café, Elsbeth van Paridon, a Beijing-based Dutch Sinologist who looks at China through the lens of fashion and urban culture, a journalist at […]
Hooray, Sinterklaas and the Petes are back, you're coming to our party too, aren't you?! Dear Children, Moms and Dads, Grandpa and Grandma's, celebrate with us! Saint Nicholas and his Petes are back in the country. We can hardly wait to see you again and make a great party! Sunday on November 23 we are […]
🌟 China Network Event – November 27, 2025 at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel at SchipholTheme: Stronger Together Celebrate with us as we mark 20 years of Acien and 50 years of EU–China relations! The China Network Event, co-organised by VNC, ACIEN and NCBC brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals for an evening of insightfull presentations, extensive […]
