BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VNC | Vereniging Nederland China - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VNC | Vereniging Nederland China X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VNC | Vereniging Nederland China REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTSTAMP:20260215T190027Z CREATED:20260215T190027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T190027Z UID:10000184-1771459200-1775001599@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:'Meer Dan Babi Pangang' Release DESCRIPTION:Genre: documentary\nLength: 71 min.\nLanguage spoken: Dutch\, Cantonese \nIn More Than Babi Pangang\, the Chinese-Dutch documentary maker Julie Ng investigates the success and imminent demise of the Chinese-Indonesian restaurant\, based on Golden House\, her father’s restaurant in Rozenburg. What starts as a search for the origins of the dish babi pangang\, grows into a personal and emotional exploration of her cultural and culinary identity as a Chinese Dutchman. Why do Chinese-Indonesian restaurants serve dishes that Chinese people don’t eat at home? What does that say about adaptation\, perception and the way in which cultures relate to each other? And why is it that many Dutch people think of ‘the Chinese’ mainly as babi pangang – a dish that has emerged from the cross-pollination of three cultures: the Chinese\, the Indonesian and the Dutch. The dish has an Indian origin and name\, was adapted by Chinese restaurateurs and is fully tailored to the taste of their Dutch customers. \nMore Than Babi Pangang is an ode to the first generation of Chinese Dutch people who worked hard to build an indispensable part of the Dutch street scene. At the same time\, it is an invitation to look beyond the takeaway menu. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/meer-dan-babi-pangang-release/ LOCATION:Nederland\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Babi-Pangang-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Periscoop Film":MAILTO:devaniyo@periscoopfilm.nl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260302T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260302T190000 DTSTAMP:20260209T102813Z CREATED:20260206T143933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T102813Z UID:10000174-1772470800-1772478000@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:March 2nd\, 2026 China Café: Investing in China: Risks\, Returns\, and Reality DESCRIPTION: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 conversation will delve into developments in Chinese equities\, sector trends such as technology\, green energy\, and consumer markets\, and the impact of government policy and regulation on market performance. How do geopolitical tensions\, economic reforms\, and shifting global supply chains influence investment strategies? And how should investors assess risks\, volatility\, and long-term growth potential in one of the world’s most dynamic markets? Expect clear insights\, practical perspectives for investors\, thoughtful nuance\, and a lively discussion in the familiar China Café setting. Don’t miss it! \n \nLocation: \nStadsbrasserie De Utrechter\, Vredenburg 40\, Utrecht\, 5 minutes walk from Central Station\, Parking in Hoog Catharijne P5 Noord \nProgram: \n17.00 – 17.30 Walkin with drinks \n17.30 – 18.30 Interview with Jean-Paul van Oudheusden and Q&A \n18.30 – 19.00 Networking with drinks and snacks \nLanguage is English \nPrices: \nFree of charge for VNC members \n€15 for non-members \n€7\,50 for students \nAbout the Speaker: \nJean-Paul van Oudheusden graduated in 1996 as a business econometrician from Erasmus University Rotterdam. He learned professional investing at ABN AMRO and later at the Royal Bank of Scotland\, where he worked as a product specialist across several departments and had extensive contact with retail investors. Surprised that Shell and ING were still cornerstones of many Dutch investment portfolios in 2020\, he founded Markets Are Everywhere\, focusing on investment opportunities in\, among others\, the United States and China. \nThrough Markets Are Everywhere\, Jean-Paul is affiliated with eToro\, De Aandeelhouder\, and BNP Paribas\, with investor education consistently playing a central role. In his market analyses\, he closely follows three major transitions: the digital transition\, the energy transition\, and the mobility transition. Naturally\, the emergence of a new world order is also a recurring theme in his work. \n \nFor registration please fill in this form: URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/march-2nd-2026-china-cafe-investing-in-china-risks-returns-and-reality/ LOCATION:De Utrechter Stadsbrasserie en Bar\, Vredenburg 40\, Utrecht\, 3511 BD CATEGORIES:China Cafe calendar,Economics and Business,Economie en zakelijk,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/foto-china-cafe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260307T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260206T204922Z CREATED:20260206T204922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T204922Z UID:10000176-1772895600-1772902800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Tea ceremony & flower arrangement DESCRIPTION:• 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 their self made flower creations home after the tea ceremony.\nDuring this tea ceremony\, we will taste two types of Chinese spring tea: Anji White Tea & Mengding Mountain Yellow Tea\, which are particularly suitable for the spring season. Address: Spui 186 \,The Hague (please use the door at the back). URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/tea-ceremony-flower-arrangement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Flowers-XjgfwW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260308T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260220T203102Z CREATED:20260220T195512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T203102Z UID:10000194-1772978400-1772985600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Tea & Cheese Pairing in Verhalenhuis Belvedère DESCRIPTION:Tea & Cheese Pairing in Verhalenhuis Belvedère\n8 March 2026 14:00 – 16:00 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\n \nJoin 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 bring together their shared expertise and complementary passions. You will be accompanied by a carefully curated selection of authentic Chinese teas\, brewed in traditional style\, paired with refined Dutch cheeses. Discover how delicate floral notes\, toasty aromas\, creamy textures and savory depths can enhance and transform each other. This is more than just a tasting; It is a sensory dialogue between two rich culinary traditions. Expect stories about the origins of tea\, insights into artisanal cheese craft\, practical tasting guidance and above all a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Let yourself slow down. Take a sip mindfully. Taste with curiosity. And experience how tea and cheese create surprising harmony between cultures. \nAbout the speakers:\n \nAmeing Tang graduated as a food technologist and now works as a regulatory advisor for cosmetics companies\, but her true passion is tea. As a certified tea sommelier\, she has traveled through renowned tea production areas in China and Japan\, even making her own green tea along the way. Curious and dedicated\, Ameing continues to deepen her knowledge of tea traditions\, flavors\, and techniques. She specializes in authentic Chinese tea culture\, from the sophisticated rituals of Gong Fu Cha brewing to the mindfulness\, sensory art of tasting. For her\, tea is an invitation to slow down\, connect\, and experience each cup with intention and awareness. She loves to guide others in this world of depth\, heritage and quiet beauty. \nAfter many years in education\, Joyce van der Zalm chose to follow her heart and devote herself entirely to tea. She earned her Tea Sommelier degree and continues to specialize in Chinese tea through advanced studies. She has made her own green and black tea\, an experience that gave her deep respect for the craftsmanship and patience behind each leaf. Her travels to tea-growing areas in China and Taiwan and visits to international tea festivals have enriched her understanding of the cultural roots of tea. With her natural affinity for taste\, Joyce also completed a professional cheese training program. There she discovered how beautifully tea and cheese can complement each other when they are thoughtfully combined. For Joyce\, tea stands for peace\, connection and shared moments. It creates space to slow down\, listen and really meet each other. \n \nBuy your tickets here: URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/8-march-2026-tea-cheese-pairing-in-verhalenhuis-belvedere/ LOCATION:Verhalenhuis Belvédère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, Rotterdam\, Zuid Holland\, 3072 LB\, Nederland CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/teacheese.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260312T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260226T104758Z CREATED:20260226T104758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T104758Z UID:10000198-1773340200-1773349200@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Eetclub Chinese New Year edition March 12 in Eindhoven DESCRIPTION: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 learn more about the dishes themselves. During dinner\, you will receive detailed explanations about the ingredients\, preparation methods and cultural background of each dish\, so that you not only enjoy the food\, but also the story behind it. \nYou can count on a convivial meal at round tables\, where the selected dishes are served with explanations and you will discover the secrets of Chinese culinary traditions together with other gourmets. \nExplore changing restaurants in major cities such as Amsterdam\, The Hague and Rotterdam\, and let yourself be pampered with surprising flavors! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Chinese cuisine\, discover new flavors\, and learn more about the rich Chinese culture. Sign up quickly for an evening full of discoveries\, conviviality and taste! \n \nIn this episode of the VNC China Eetclub\, we explore Sichuanese cuisine. \nVNC China Eetclub 8\nChen Jia Yan\nNieuwe Emmasingel 32\n5611AM Eindhoven\nA 10-minute walk from Eindhoven railway station\, parking garage Q-Park Admirant. And nearby the interesting Philips museum. \nChenJiaYan is a special restaurant in the center of Eindhoven. Traditional Sichuan dishes are served that are described in Chinese as ‘mala’. ‘La’ means spicy (hot) or ‘spicy’\, and the word ‘ma’ refers to the feeling of numbness of the tongue and palate by the well-known Sichuan peppers. \nHowever\, it is a misunderstanding to think that in Sichuan cuisine there are only hot (spicy) dishes. The ‘mala’ dishes are characteristic of Sichuan cuisine\, but there are also other flavors to be found: savory\, sweet\, sweet and sour\, sour. At this meal of the VNC China Eetclub we will enjoy the variety of flavors that Sichuan cuisine has to offer. \nPrior to the meal\, your host OEY Toen Ping will tell you about Chinese bronze culture and about a special museum just outside Chengdu\, the capital of Sichuan province in China. \n \nPrices: \n€36 for VNC members €45 for non-members\, prices do not include drinks and/or dessert/coffee. \nYou can register for the VNC Dining Club here. Welcome! URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/vnc-china-eetclub-chinese-new-year-edition-march-12-in-eindhoven/ LOCATION:Chen Jia Yan\, Nieuwe Emmasingel 32\, Eindhoven\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/food-china-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260314T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260227T122938Z CREATED:20260226T103028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T122938Z UID:10000196-1773491400-1773500400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Eetclub Chinese New Year edition March 14 in Amsterdam DESCRIPTION: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 learn more about the dishes themselves. During dinner\, you will receive detailed explanations about the ingredients\, preparation methods and cultural background of each dish\, so that you not only enjoy the food\, but also the story behind it. \nYou can count on a convivial meal at round tables\, where the selected dishes are served with explanations and you will discover the secrets of Chinese culinary traditions together with other gourmets. \nExplore changing restaurants in major cities such as Amsterdam\, The Hague and Rotterdam\, and let yourself be pampered with surprising flavors! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Chinese cuisine\, discover new flavors\, and learn more about the rich Chinese culture. Sign up quickly for an evening full of discoveries\, conviviality and taste! \n \nThis Edition: Cantonese Dim Sum Lunch \nVNC China Eetclub 7a\nCantonese dim sum lunch\nSaturday 14 March 2026 12.30 – 15.00 hrs\nRestaurant Full Moon Garden\nLeidsestraat 95\nAmsterdam \nUnfortunately\, our meeting of February 21 could not take place. We find that very regrettable and unfortunate. We have decided to make a new attempt on March 14 to enjoy a delicious (Chinese New Year) lunch with Cantonese dim sum together. \nTo celebrate the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Horse\, we are going to enjoy Cantonese dim sum. Dimsun (dianxin) are steamed or fried small bites from Cantonese cuisine (from the Guangzhou and Hong Kong region). These are usually eaten for breakfast\, although they are often also served at lunchtime. In the Netherlands they are only available during lunchtime. \nThere is a wide variety of ingredients and flavors of the dim sum\, usually a piece of meat or shrimp or vegetable wrapped in a sheet of flour or doufu sheet. We will also enjoy some special dim sum\, such as sticky rice with chicken and ‘egg-tart’. \nYour host Mr. OEY Toen Ping will bring a special collection/set of Chinese zodiac figures and tell you about their backgrounds. \n \nPrices: \n€36 for VNC members €45 for non-members\, prices do not include drinks and/or dessert/coffee. \nYou can register for the VNC Dining Club here. Welcome! URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/vnc-china-eetclub-chinese-new-year-edition-march-14-in-amsterdam/ LOCATION:Full Moon Garden – Dim Sum & Cantonese Cuisine\, Leidsestraat 95\, Amsterdam\, 1017 NZ\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/food-china-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260319T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260319T170000 DTSTAMP:20260219T075617Z CREATED:20260218T195627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T075617Z UID:10000192-1773934200-1773939600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:The Art of War DESCRIPTION:What can we learn from Sunzi’s masterpiece in a time of rising China?\nSunzi’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 2025. But what is this book actually about? And what does Sunzi’s strategic thinking mean today\, in a world where China is playing an increasingly prominent role? \nDuring this event\, organized in collaboration with the Leiden Asia Center\, we will dive into the history\, philosophy and current relevance of The Art of War. We discuss the book’s origins\, its translation challenges\, and the lessons it offers for modern conflict and diplomacy. With contributions from Mark Leenhouts\, Frans-Paul van der Putten (geopolitical analyst)\, and Frank Osinga (Professor of War Studies at Leiden University)\, we reflect on the application of Sunzi’s principles in present-day China and international politics. \nProgram \n\nIntroduction by Mark Leenhouts: What is The Art of War? An exploration of the historical context\, the translation challenges\, and the timeless principles of Sunzi. \nLecture and discussion: Frans-Paul van der Putten and Frank Osinga analyse how Sunzi’s strategies are applied in geopolitics and military science today\, particularly in the rise of China as a global power.\nPanel discussion: What can we learn from Sunzi’s emphasis on smart strategy\, intelligence\, and avoiding direct confrontation? And how do these lessons translate into contemporary conflict and diplomacy? \n\n  \nAbout the speakers: \n\nDr. Mark Leenhouts is a sinologist\, literary translator\, and expert in Chinese language and culture. He studied at Leiden University\, Université Paris 7\, and Nankai University in Tianjin. Leenhouts obtained his PhD in contemporary Chinese literature and is co-founder of Het trage vuur\, a journal for Chinese literature. As a translator\, he received the Dutch Foundation for Literature’s Translation Prize (2012) and the Filter Translation Prize (2022) for The Dream of the Red Room\, a monumental eighteenth-century classic. His translation of The Art of War (Sunzi) was published by Athenaeum in the autumn of 2025\, directly from Chinese and with in-depth commentary. Leenhouts has been writing about Chinese literature for de Volkskrant since 2000. \n\n  \n\nDr Frans-Paul van der Putten is a researcher and advisor in the field of China and geopolitics. He studied history in Leiden\, where he obtained his PhD in 2001 for research on political business strategies in China before 1942. From 2007-2022\, he worked as a China specialist at the Clingendael Institute\, where he was co-founder and coordinator of the Clingendael China Centre. Van der Putten is the author of the book ‘The resurrection of China: from prey to world power’ (Prometheus Publishers). He is an external expert at Clingendael and at the LeidenAsiaCentre. \n\n  \n\nCommodore (bd) Prof. Dr. Frans Osinga obtained his PhD in Leiden and was appointed professor by special appointment of War Studies at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) on Leiden University’s Campus in The Hague in 2019. Since 2023\, he has been a professor at Leiden University. From 2010 to 2023\, he was Professor of Military Sciences at the Netherlands Defence Academy and head of the department of the same name. \n\n  \nYou can register via this link: https://leidenasiacentre.nl/event/de-kunst-van-het-oorlogvoeren/ URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/de-kunst-van-het-oorlogvoeren/ LOCATION:Wijnhavengebouw\, The Hague Campus\, Universiteit Leiden\, Wijnhaven 3.46\, Turfmarkt 99\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP CATEGORIES:Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TAoW_Image.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR