On January 9, we will visit the Wu Zetian exhibition at Kermaniekmuseum Prinsessehof. At 14:00 we will provide a guided tour in Dutch, English and Chinese of the this unique exhibition. An exhibition focusing not only on the life of China's only empress, but also her time, art and religious influences during the Tang dynasty. […]
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, VNC, in collaboration with Studium Generale University of Twente, is hosting a lecture by Bettine Vriesekoop on her latest book: Chinese Wisdom in a Ball; The Game of Tao. In her latest book, her most personal to date, Bettine describes what she learned from the Taoist attitude to […]
Are you ready for a unique table tennis experience? On Monday March 3rd is the last information meeting about the Table Tennis Camp in Shanghai (from July 26th to August 9th) at the CTTC academy. This is your chance to discover all the ins and outs of this special sporting adventure! Location:TTV Tempo TeamPresident Kennedylaan […]
China Café – China’s ambities op het gebied van AI With Prof. Yingqian Zhang, Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Dr. Judith van Stegeren, machine learning engineer at Datakami. China’s rapid rise in artificial intelligence is not only evident in large-scale investments but also in groundbreaking innovations such as DeepSeek. This Chinese […]
General Members Meeting of the VNC on Saturday, May 10th It's time again for our annual General Members Meeting (ALV). We cordially invite members to attend on Saturday, May 10th at our VNC office at Burgemeester van Karnebeeklaan 6, The Hague. The meeting starts at 11:00 AM […]
Discover the rich and authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine during the VNC Chinese 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 […]
Invitation to the VNC China Pubquiz: A Fun and Educational Event for Chinese and Dutch People! Do you enjoy testing your knowledge about China and China in the Netherlands? Or are you simply looking for a fun evening with friends or colleagues? Then you can’t miss the VNC China Pubquiz! 🎉 Whether you’re a true […]
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 […]
The KVVAK is pleased to announce a lecture-filled afternoon on Saturday May 24 engaging in the exploration of the life and legacy of C.T. Loo (1880–1957), one of the most influential figures in the history of Asian art collecting. To learn more about this event and purchase tickets, please visit the KVVAK website: https://www.kvvak.nl/agenda/2025/save-the-date-monsieur-loo/
On June 4, VNC is organizing a company visit to Huawei in Rijswijk. Huawei is one of the largest Chinese technology companies worldwide, known for its telecom equipment, smartphones and other innovative technology products and services. The company was founded in 1987 and has grown to become one of the largest suppliers of network equipment […]
Invitation – China Café on June 16 in Utrecht: Building Brands Across Borders – Lessons from China and the West The Netherlands China Association warmly invites you to the next China Café on Monday, June 16 in Utrecht. This edition dives into a fascinating and highly relevant theme: the differences in brand building between Chinese […]
Een literaire avond over Verlies, rusteloosheid, schoonheid, Europa en China. De grens fluisterde me in dat de wereld groter was dan het grensdorp waarin ik was geboren. Oneindig veel werelden moesten er bestaan. Die wilde ik allemaal zien. Plotseling kwam de dood naast me staan. Heel dicht. Ze omhelsde me innig en zei: Ik laat […]
