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;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260518T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260518T193000 DTSTAMP:20260512T134816Z CREATED:20260424T124147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T134816Z UID:10000222-1779123600-1779132600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:China Café South; Robots uncovered\, what’s real\, what’s hype in Europe and China DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/china-cafe-south-robots-uncovered-whats-real-whats-hype-in-europe-and-china/ LOCATION:Academisch Genootschap AG Eindhoven\, Parklaan 93\, Eindhoven\, Netherlands 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:20260521T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T112644Z CREATED:20260428T100947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T112644Z UID:10000224-1779388200-1779395400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Eetclub Thursday 21 May in Rotterdam DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/vnc-china-eetclub-donderdag-21-mei-in-rotterdam/ LOCATION:Tang Dynastie Handpulled Noodle Bar\, westkruiskade 32b\, rotterdam\, 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:20260601T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260601T220000 DTSTAMP:20260508T115145Z CREATED:20260325T141656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T115145Z UID:10000210-1780339500-1780351200@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Pub Quiz! DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/vnc-china-pub-quiz/ LOCATION:FC Den Bosch\, Victorialaan 21\, Den Bosch\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Economie en zakelijk,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/pubquiz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260608T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260608T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T100418Z CREATED:20260416T095120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T100418Z UID:10000220-1780938000-1780945200@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:June 8\, 2026 China Café: From Real Estate Crisis to Export Boom: China's New Growth Engine DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/june-8-2026-china-cafe-from-real-estate-crisis-to-export-boom-chinas-new-growth-engine/ LOCATION:De Utrechter Stadsbrasserie en Bar\, Vredenburg 40\, Utrecht\, 3511 BD CATEGORIES:Economics and Business,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:20260616T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260616T210000 DTSTAMP:20260601T143726Z CREATED:20260601T143726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T143726Z UID:10000242-1781634600-1781643600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Eetclub Tuesday 16 June in The Hague DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/vnc-china-eetclub-tuesday-16-june-in-the-hague/ LOCATION:Ming Dynasty\, Spui 170\, Den Haag\, 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:20260619T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260619T190000 DTSTAMP:20260527T145332Z CREATED:20260526T161551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T145332Z UID:10000238-1781888400-1781895600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:BIGGEST HERRING PARTY FRIDAY 19 JUNE 2026 DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/biggest-herring-party-friday-19-june-2026/ LOCATION:2e haven van Scheveningen\, Dr. Lelykade 28\, Scheveningen\, Zuid Holland\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,Economics and Business,Economie en zakelijk,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Afbeelding1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260620T150000 DTSTAMP:20260528T160956Z CREATED:20260528T152820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160956Z UID:10000240-1781949600-1781967600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:FLAG DAY SATURDAY 20 JUNE SCHEVENINGEN DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/flag-day-saturday-20-june-scheveningen/ LOCATION:2e haven van Scheveningen\, Dr. Lelykade 28\, Scheveningen\, Zuid Holland\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,Economics and Business,Economie en zakelijk,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Vlaggetjesdag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260627T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260627T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T154540Z CREATED:20260618T071654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T154540Z UID:10000244-1782556200-1782572400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Lecture: "The Classical Chinese Gardens". With Chinese 3-course lunch in ... Brabant! Saturday 27 June. DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/lecture-the-classical-chinese-gardens-with-chinese-3-course-lunch-in-brabant-saturday-27-june/ LOCATION:Zuid Holland CATEGORIES:Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CercisChinensisAvondale-PQqIeD.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Histotainment lezingen":MAILTO:info@histotainment.nl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260710T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260710T183000 DTSTAMP:20260702T120123Z CREATED:20260702T120123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T120123Z UID:10000247-1783708200-1783708200@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Eetclub - July 10 in Rotterdam DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/vnc-china-eetclub-july-10-in-rotterdam/ LOCATION:Sansan Restaurant Sichuan Cuisine\, Hang 33\, Rotterdam\, 3011 GG CATEGORIES:Art and culture,China Cafe calendar,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:20260726T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260312T101431Z CREATED:20260312T101431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T101431Z UID:10000208-1785052800-1786208400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Table tennis camp Shanghai with Bettine Vriesekoop DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/table-tennis-camp-shanghai-with-bettine-vriesekoop/ LOCATION:Tafeltennisvereniging Tempo-Team\, President Kennedylaan 5\, Amsterdam CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/22_0101_CTTCShanghaitrainingssessieyoutube.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260814T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260814T203000 DTSTAMP:20260730T061517Z CREATED:20260728T172607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061517Z UID:10000257-1786730400-1786739400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Eetclub 13 - Cantonese dinner DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/vnc-china-eetclub-13-cantonese-dinner/ LOCATION:Dimsum King\, Fogostraat 10\, Amsterdam\, Noord-Holland\, 1060 LJ\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,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:20260820T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T185304Z CREATED:20260805T185304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T185304Z UID:10000260-1787256000-1787259600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:In conversation with the VNC board DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/in-conversation-with-the-vnc-board/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,Economics and Business,Economie en zakelijk,Education and science,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/online-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260822T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260709T084939Z CREATED:20260709T084939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T084939Z UID:10000250-1787396400-1787403600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:22 August guided tour of the photo exhibition Flowers in the mirror by Ruben Lundgren DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/22-august-guided-tour-of-the-photo-exhibition-flowers-in-the-mirror-by-ruben-lundgren/ LOCATION:Fotomuseum Den Haag\, Stadhouderslaan 43\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 3011dc\, Nederland CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/gH0hGVcg.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260907T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260907T213000 DTSTAMP:20260812T132216Z CREATED:20260812T131244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T132216Z UID:10000264-1788807600-1788816600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:September 7th\, Between Tradition and Transition - Love\, Sexuality and Intimacy in the Netherlands and China DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/september-7th-between-tradition-and-transition-love-sexuality-and-intimacy-in-the-netherlands-and-china/ LOCATION:Universiteit van Amsterdam\, Roetersstraat 11\, Amsterdam\, 1018WB\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:China Cafe calendar,Economics and Business,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ywmcrpmfdlekzdyia51m.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260718T104322Z CREATED:20260718T104322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T104322Z UID:10000255-1789815600-1789826400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:SAVE-THE-DATE: VNC General Members Meeting (GMM) DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/save-the-date-vnc-general-members-meeting-gmm/ LOCATION:Business School Nederland\, Herenstraat 25\, Buren\, Gelderland\, 4116 BK\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,Economics and Business,Economie en zakelijk,Education and science,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/VNC_NL-tekst_900x455px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260921T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260921T193000 DTSTAMP:20260914T085819Z CREATED:20260810T130722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T085819Z UID:10000262-1790010000-1790019000@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:September 21st\, China Café about Responsible Business DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/beyond-the-mismatch-building-responsible-business-between-europe-and-china/ LOCATION:De Apotheek\, Catharijnesingel 57\, Utrecht CATEGORIES:China Cafe calendar,Economics and Business,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Verantwoord-Ondernemen-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261001T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261001T180000 DTSTAMP:20260714T110336Z CREATED:20260714T104707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T110336Z UID:10000253-1790863200-1790877600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:City walk Maastricht DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/city-walk-maastricht/ LOCATION:stadhuis maastricht\, markt 78\, maastricht\, 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/2026/07/IMG_0388-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261005T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261005T213000 DTSTAMP:20260914T112546Z CREATED:20260914T112546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T112546Z UID:10000282-1791226800-1791235800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Book presentation Garrie van Pinxteren: 'Control and delete. Memories of authoritarian China' DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/book-presentation-garrie-van-pinxteren-control-and-delete-memories-of-authoritarian-china/ LOCATION:Wijnhavengebouw\, The Hague Campus\, Universiteit Leiden\, Wijnhaven 3.46\, Turfmarkt 99\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP CATEGORIES:China Cafe calendar,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Pinxteren-Garrie-van-Control-en-delete-3D.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261008T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260923T085940Z CREATED:20260923T085940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T085940Z UID:10000281-1791478800-1791487800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:China Café South; China: still a market full of opportunities? 8 October - Eindhoven DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/china-cafe-south-china-still-a-market-full-of-opportunities-8-october-eindhoven/ LOCATION:Academisch Genootschap AG Eindhoven\, Parklaan 93\, Eindhoven\, Netherlands 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:20261011T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260326T175757Z CREATED:20260126T135528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T175757Z UID:10000169-1791705600-1792947600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Unique VNC Group Tour through China with the theme Healthy Living DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/unique-vnc-group-tour-through-china-with-the-theme-healthy-living/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/China-Briefing-chinas-fitness-industry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261019T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261019T180000 DTSTAMP:20260930T133216Z CREATED:20260930T125652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T133216Z UID:10000285-1792423800-1792432800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Netherlands China Design Symposium at the DDW DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/netherlands-china-design-symposium-at-the-ddw/ LOCATION:Natlab\, Kastanjelaan 500\, Eindhoven\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/main-poster-nua_1788192765_1920x1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261019T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261019T203000 DTSTAMP:20261011T093127Z CREATED:20260921T115435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T093127Z UID:10000289-1792432800-1792441800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Eetclub 14 - Yunnanese dinner DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/vnc-china-eetclub-14-yunnanese-dinner/ LOCATION:Restaurant Yunnan Food\, Strijpsestraat 81\, Eindhoven CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,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:20261030T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261030T180000 DTSTAMP:20261009T134500Z CREATED:20261008T115129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T134500Z UID:10000288-1793367000-1793383200@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:From oracle bone to smartphone: 3000 years of Chinese writing DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/from-oracle-bone-to-smartphone-3000-years-of-chinese-writing/ LOCATION:Universiteit Leiden\, Witte Singel 27A\, Leiden CATEGORIES:Education and science,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Van-orakelbot-tot-smartphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261120T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261120T220000 DTSTAMP:20260702T131654Z CREATED:20260702T131654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T131654Z UID:10000283-1795204800-1795212000@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Lecture World Heritage in China DESCRIPTION:Story series: Chinese diaspora in NL and VNC New Year's drink \n \n \n \n Sunday 25 Jan 2026 @ Verhalenhuis Belvedère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, 3072 LB Rotterdam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance\, but all have their own history and motivation.In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English. Afterwards\, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time\, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket. The program is: 11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht\, first Chinatown in the Netherlands\, by David Zee (optional) (free)12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)13:00 Walk-in/registration13:30 Welcome/Introduction13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu14:20 Coffee break14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang15:00 Panel discussion15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink16:30 Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Zee \n \n \n \n Author of ‘Chinese Kees’ and expert on the 1st wave of migration. David shares the pioneering stories of Katendrecht. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cheng Liu \n \n \n \n Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Wanyuan Foundation (Chinese elderly care) & Foundation Doctors and Medical Acupuncture. Cheng gives a unique insight into the 2nd Chinese migration wave. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bei Wang \n \n \n \n Interdisciplinary lecturer and PhD researcher. Bei highlights the 3rd wave of migration\, identity and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator \n \n \n \n Li'ao Wang \n \n \n \n CEO VMN media and member of the Supervisory Board at Rivierenland Hospital and Stroomz \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately this event is fully booked. You can still register for the VNC New Year’s reception. See here for more information. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/lecture-world-heritage-in-china/ LOCATION:Volksuniversiteit Lisse\, Vuursteeglaan 9\, Lisse\, Zuid-Holland\, 2161 GD\, Nederland CATEGORIES:Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_20200612_182304_849-PEST2K.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR