BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VNC | Vereniging Nederland China - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610 DTSTAMP:20260502T104159Z CREATED:20260501T201049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T104159Z UID:10000227-1779062400-1781049599@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:5 special screenings of "More than Babi Pangang" DESCRIPTION:This documentary is an ode to the first generation of Chinese Dutch people who have built up an indispensable part of the Dutch street scene through hard work. The typical Chinese-Indonesian restaurant is in danger of disappearing from the Dutch street scene. This is also the case with the restaurant of the father of documentary filmmaker Julie Ng. In More than Babi Pangang she dives into the success and decline of the Chinese-Indonesian restaurant. That search also leads her to unknown parts of her own Chinese background. \nJulie Ng will be present at every film screening to answer questions from the audience and to talk to the Chinese elderly. Since its premiere in February\, this film has received a lot of attention in the Dutch media and has also received the Crystal Film Award. VNC previously conducted an extensive interview with Julie Ng about her film (https://www.vnc-china.nl/tien-jaar-filmen-een-lange-therapiesessie/). \nThanks to our sponsors General Chinese Association in the Netherlands (ACVN)\, National Federation of Chinese Organizations in the Netherlands (LFCON) and Dutch China Trade and Economic Promotion Association (DCTEPA)\, VNC offers these special screenings with Chinese subtitles free of charge to members of VNC\, Chinese elderly organizations and the sponsors. For non-members we ask for a small contribution of 5 euros. Due to a limited number of places\, you must register in advance using the form below. After registration\, you will receive a confirmation for participation by e-mail. Since this film screening is mainly intended for Chinese elderly people or people who want to watch the documentary with them\, we ask friends/acquaintances to help them with the registration if necessary. \nSign up on time\, because FULL = FULL! URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/5-special-screenings-of-more-than-babi-pangang/ LOCATION:Nederland\, 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/2026/04/babipangang.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:Join us at the China Café with Heleen Mees on 8 June\, where we will discuss the profound shifts in the Chinese economy and what they mean for the rest of the world and their impact on business. After the bursting of the real estate bubble in 2020\, China was expected to boost its domestic consumption to cushion the loss in the real estate sector. Instead\, the Chinese government opted for a different strategy: further scaling up exports. China now produces about 35% of all global manufacturing\, and that share could rise to almost 50% by 2030. How has China achieved this growth\, and what consequences does this have for global trade flows\, dependencies and competitive relationships? During this evening with Heleen Mees\, this development will be sharply analyzed and placed in a broader context. \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 Heleen Mees and Q&A \n18.30 – 19.00 Networking with drinks and snacks \nThe language is English \nPrices: \nFree for VNC members \n€15 for non-members \n€7.50 for students \nTickets are non-refundable\, but transferable. \nAbout the speaker: \nHeleen Mees is an economist\, opinion writer and author of four books. She’s a teaching professor at several universities\, including New York University and Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Her research focuses on the impact of China’s rise on the West. Her work has appeared in newspapers and magazines including Foreign Policy\, The New York Times\, The Financial Times\, and Le Monde. She is also the cofounder of an NGO that advocates more women in top jobs. She divides her time between New York and Amsterdam\, but in 2015 she lived a year in Doujiao Hutong in Beijing. \n \nTo register\, please fill in this form: 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: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 VNC China Eetclub\, we explore Cantonese cuisine \nVNC China Eetclub 11\nTuesday 16 June 2026\n18.30 – 21.00 hrs\nRestaurant Ming Dynasty\nSpui 170\nThe Hague \nFor years\, restaurant Ming Dynastie in The Hague has been offering good Cantonese dishes at a constant level. Together with you\, your host OEY Toen Ping wants to further explore the extensive menu of Ming Dynasty. Well-known and lesser-known dishes with different flavors and preparation methods are served. \n \nPrior to dinner\, your host OEY Toen Ping will show and tell you about Chinese culture objects. \nPrices:\nVNC members: € 36 per person\, excl. drinks and dessert\nNon-members: € 45 per person\, excl. drinks and dessert\nNon-members: € 28 per person\, excl. drinks and dessert \nYou can register for VNC Eetclub here\, no later than June 12. Welcome! 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:As a festive start to the herring season\, the Largest Herring Party (GHP) in the Netherlands will take place on 19 June in the harbour of Scheveningen. VNC\, in collaboration with the Vlaggetjesdag Foundation\, is organizing a special gathering of Asian and Dutch entrepreneurs and professionals\, members and VIP guests. Enjoy a nice drink together and of course unlimited the first Hollandse Nieuwe in an attractive setting\, non-fish lovers have also been thought of with a nice appetizer! \n‘The Biggest Herring Party’ takes place at the Dr. Lelykade (2nd harbour of Scheveningen) near Bistro Parker and Dok28 at the head of the harbour 17:00 – 19:00. \n \nWould you like to participate \nThe regular costs for participation in the GHP on 19 June are € 47 (incl. VAT) per person\, including 6 tokens\, unlimited herring and appetizers. \nThe VNC and sponsors\, in collaboration with the Vlaggetjesdag Foundation\, have made a special arrangement for members and guests! \n \nQuick Sign Up \nBe quick! The number of places for the GHP is very limited. After registration you will receive a confirmation. \nWe look forward to welcoming you on Friday 19 June in the 2nd harbour of Scheveningen. 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:Vlaggetjesdag is an annual large-scale folk festival in Scheveningen that celebrates the arrival of the Hollandse Nieuwe herring. It is a combination of culture\, history and fish promotion\, where the harbor is full of decorated fishing boats and thousands of people enjoy music\, markets and fresh herring. For Dutch and foreigners\, it is always fascinating to attend this typical Dutch tradition. Unlike in previous decades\, in 2026 the processing of herring will take place with stern trawlers and cold stores. The traditional auction of the First Barrel of Herring still takes place in Scheveningen. \nThe official opening of the flag day event will take place on Saturday\, June 20 in 2026 in the harbor of Scheveningen. On the night before\, the largest Herring Party in the Netherlands was held for the business community. Both events offer a great opportunity to build and maintain relationships and to familiarize foreigners in particular with Dutch culture. The VNC places this event on its cultural activity program. \nVisitors are given the unique opportunity to take a look behind the scenes. For example\, the cold stores open their doors to the public and an impressive stern trawler can be visited. This offers an insight into contemporary fishing and shows how the sector has evolved over the years. There is also a lot of focus on experience on the water. The Flag Day organization is doing everything it can to bring as many fishing boats as possible to Scheveningen\, so that visitors can once again enjoy a beautiful fleet review. \n \nProgram Saturday 20 June 2026 Flag Day \nIn collaboration with the Vlaggetjesdag Foundation\, the VNC has made a special arrangement for members and guests and sponsors on Vlaggetjesdag in the Scheveningen harbor on Saturday Friday 20 June: \nGuests can enjoy the Hollandse Nieuwe and the non-fishing enthusiast is also thought of! \nTime: 10:00 – 14:00\, Location: Scheveningen harbor \n\n10:00 am Welcome\, reception Flag Day board with coffee tea.\n\n\n12:00 Guided tour Scheveningen harbor\, fish auction/cold stores and lunch (with herring or alternative for the non-fish lover.\n\n\n14:00 Activities: The celebration traditionally includes the arrival of the first herring\, fleet review\, fishing crafts\, music performances and various children’s activities.\n\nIf you would like to participate in the program on June 20\, please register quickly: \nThe costs for participation in this program on Saturday 20 June are €36.50 (incl. VAT) per person\, Be quick! The number of places is limited. After registration you will receive a confirmation. The event takes place with a minimum of 30 people. 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:Chinese gardens developed more than 3000 years ago. These include the extensive “impressive gardens” of the Chinese emperors as well as the more intimate gardens\, laid out by scholars\, poets\, former officials and merchants. These gardens are meant to reflect and escape from the outside world. \n \nThe starting point here is to express harmony between man and nature. And all this in an idealized miniature landscape that usually contains a number of fixed elements. Curious about which elements are always present in a Chinese classical garden? Here’s a sneak peek: the many zig-zag paths are not only decorative\, but they also have a very special function! Which ones? You will hear it during the Histotainment lecture. \n \nWe start in the morning from 10.30 am with coffee with homemade “Tartelette Chinoise” (with Lychees)\, followed by the lecture at 11.00 am. With a demonstration of objects – tailored to the lecture.\nAfter the lecture\, a short visit to our -small- Chinese garden with striking plants is possible.\nThis is followed by the traditional 3-course lunch\, with inspiration from Chinese cuisine\n*As a starter this time a Chinese vegetable soup with pak choi\, Tong-Ho and shrimps.\n*This is followed by the “Dragon Pie” with 3 types of mushrooms\, including black Chinese mushrooms and a garnish with Lotus root.\n*The dessert is a nod to Chinese history: how about a mandarin bavarois with loquats and go-ji berries? \nMango Dessert China URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/lecture-the-classical-chinese-gardens-with-chinese-3-course-lunch-in-brabant-saturday-27-june/ 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: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! \nIn this episode: the Sichuan cuisine \n \nVNC China Eetclub 12\nSichuanese dinner \nFriday the 10th of july 2026 from 18:30 to 20:00 \nRestaurant SanSan \nHang 33\nRotterdam \n  \n  \nFor the upcoming meal of the VNC China Eetclub\, your host drs. OEY Toen Ping will take you to Rotterdam to further discover the menu of restaurant SanSan. This restaurant offers dishes of Sichuan cuisine. Sichuan cuisine is known to most for its hot (spicy) dishes\, but Sichuan cuisine also has many dishes that are non-spicy. Both types of dishes will be on the table at this meal. \nPrior to dinner\, your host OEY Toen Ping will show and tell you about Chinese culture objects. \nPrices:\nVNC members: € 36 per person\, excl. drinks and dessert \nNon-members: € 45 per person\, excl. drinks and dessert \n Your host is OEY Then Ping. \nDrs. OEY When Ping was born in the Netherlands\, he went to primary school in Jakarta and studied sociology and sinology. In 1975\, he traveled to China for the first time with a study group from Tilburg University. Since then\, he has visited China dozens of times and experienced China’s change and modernization up close. \nDuring his trips to China\, he was able to enjoy hundreds of meals. He was often explained about the specialness\, ingredients and preparation method of the dishes. Curious about more knowledge about Chinese cuisine (in China there are 8 main cuisines)\, Mr. Oey visited training and schools for chefs and was able to take a look in many Chinese kitchens. \nIn the Chinese restaurants in the Netherlands\, in addition to the ‘Chin.-Ind. dishes’\, more and more ‘original’ Chinese dishes are being included on the menus and we see (small) specialized restaurants appearing in many cities\, which promote dishes from Chinese regions. Curious about this new offer\, he started a search for ‘the flavors of China in the Netherlands’. After a while\, the idea for the VNC China Eating Club was born: let’s look for the ‘flavors of China in the Netherlands’ together with more people. \nMr. Oey will take you on a journey in the Netherlands to taste the special Chinese dishes and will share his knowledge about Chinese food with you. \nRegister here: 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:From July 26 to August 8 \, 2026\, we will once again travel with a group of table tennis talents to a table tennis academy in Shanghai led by Bettine Vriesekoop\, two-time European table tennis champion. Silk Mandarin\, a language school in Shanghai that is run by a Dutchman\, facilitates everything on the spot and VNC (Vereniging Nederland China) supports this unique trip. A maximum of 30 people can join. The purpose of the trip is to practice Chinese training methods in order to be able to play table tennis at the highest level and to learn about the rich Chinese culture. \n  \nOn March 25\, there will be an information meeting about the table tennis trip to Shanghai. Bettine talks about the 2025 table tennis trip and about the great training facilities that exist in Shanghai. The consulate in Shanghai is also involved in this trip and will receive the group this summer. There are already enough registrations so the trip will continue anyway. The trip is designed for young table tennis players who want to improve their skills. Older players are also welcome if there is room. \nFor more information and registration\, click here. 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:VNC China Eetclub 13 Cantonese dinner \nFriday the 14th of august 2026 from 18:00 to 20:30 \nRestaurant Dimsum King\, Fogostraat 20\, Amsterdam (accessible by tram line 1) \nThis restaurant is known for its Cantonese dim sum snacks. At this meal from the VNC China Eetclub\, your host Drs. OEY Toen Ping wants to discover with you whether their Cantonese dishes are also of good quality. Of course\, we will also enjoy some dim sum. \nPrior to dinner\, your host OEY Toen Ping will show and tell you about Chinese culture objects. \nPrices:\nVNC members: € 36 per person\, excl. drinks and dessert\nNon-members: € 45 per person\, excl. drinks and dessert \nApplications are possible until August 13\, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the latest. 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:Dear members\, \nFollowing the onboarding calls with new members\, we as the VNC board would also like to enter into conversation with our existing VNC members. In this session\, you can brainstorm with a number of board members about ideas to make VNC even more interesting. Therefore\, we invite you to participate in a video call on Thursday\, August 20\, from 20:00 to 21:00. To give every participant enough space\, we will limit the number of participants to 10. If you would like to participate\, you can register below. After registration\, you will receive further instructions about the video call. \nIf there is high interest\, we will organize this call more frequently. 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:22 August guided tour of the photo exhibition Flowers in the mirror by Ruben Lundgren 11:00-13:00 Fotomuseum Den Haag\, Stadhouderslaan 43 2517 HV The Hague. \n  \nEspecially for the Netherlands China Association\, photographer and curator Ruben Lundgren takes us to this special solo exhibition in the Netherlands. \n  \nWith the exhibition: Flowers in the Mirror\, photographer and curator Ruben Lundgren (The Netherlands\, 1983) reflects on twenty years of working and living in China. At the age of 21\, he left for China as a photography student\, where mastering the language and culture coincided with his search for an overtly queer identity. Photography offers him the opportunity to investigate the tension between image and reality. \nThere is a maximum number that can participate. VNC members come first\, but in principle there is also room for non-members. Register quickly! \nNon-members pay 5 euros plus admission to the museum. Members only access to the museum. \nAfterwards there is an opportunity to drink and eat in the restaurant. Ruben is also present. \nRegister here: 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:Between Tradition and Transition – Love\, Sexuality and Intimacy in the Netherlands and China \n \nHow are changing social values reshaping the way we experience love\, intimacy\, and relationships? \nIn this cross-cultural dialogue\, Dutch sexologist Sanderijn van der Doef and Shanghai-based mental health platform founder Xixi Wang explore how people in the Netherlands and China navigate intimacy in an era of rapid social change. Through personal insights and professional perspectives\, they will discuss relationships\, sexuality\, family expectations\, individual freedom\, and the search for meaningful connection in contemporary society. \nLocation: \nRoetersstraat 11\, 1018 WB Amsterdam\, Building A Room 310.A A2.10 – REC A2.10 \nProgramme: \n19:00 – 19:30 Walk-in with drinks\n19:30 – 20:00 Presentation Sanderijn van der Doef: From Sexual Revolution to New Challenges\n20.00 – 20.30 Presentation Xixi Wang: Pleasure\, Choice\, Risk and China’s Ongoing Sexual Liberation\n20.30 – 21.00 Discussion\n21.00-21.30 Networking with drinks and snacks \nLanguage:\nThe event will be held in English. \nAdmission:\nFree for VNC members\n€12.50 for non-members\n€5.00 for students \nTickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to someone else. \nAbout the speaker: \n \nSanderijn van der Doef is a Dutch psychologist and sexologist with extensive experience in sexual health\, education and international development. She has worked as a consultant and trainer in many countries\, including China\, focusing on sexuality education\, reproductive health and open communication about relationships and sexuality. She is also an author and a frequent speaker on sexual health and cultural perspectives on sexuality. In china she has been working on sexuality education  since 2009. She closely worked together with Prof Liu Wenli and the university of Chengdu where sexuality education is now a real major. \n \nXixi Wang is a Dutch university alumna (BA Social Justice & Philosophy\, CA/NO; Research MA Gender Studies\, NL) from China. As the Founder of CUE (since 2020)\, a mental health platform\, she sees supporting people through key life transitions as her life’s mission. 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This time it will take place at the beautiful location of BSN in Buren\, thanks to the Business School Netherlands (BSN). The VNC board will explain the VNC events of recent times and the plans for the coming anniversary year. VNC will then celebrate its 50th anniversary in a big way. \nRegistration for participation in the GMM will be opened on the website www.vnc-china.nl around the end of August. Make a note of the date of September 19 in your calendar! 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:Beyond the Mismatch: Building Responsible Business Between Europe and China \n \nWhat does responsible business mean in Europe and China? While expectations around social and environmental impact are growing in both markets\, the underlying priorities can differ significantly. In the EU\, the focus is strongly on individual and labour rights\, while in China corporate responsibility is more closely linked to broader economic and social development goals. \nAt this China Café on 21 September\, Vera Moll partner at KPMG and Congrui Qiao researcher at China Knowledge Network will use real-life examples to show how these differences can lead to misunderstandings\, as well as financial and reputational risks. More importantly\, they will explore how companies can navigate these cross-border frictions successfully and turn them into strategic opportunities. \nPlease note New Location: \nCafé De Apotheek\, Catharijnesingel 57\, Utrecht\n5-minute walk from Utrecht Central Station. Parking is available at Hoog Catharijne P1 \nProgramme:\n17:00 – 17:30 Walk-in with drinks\n17:30 – 18:30 Interview with Vera Moll and Congrui Qiao and Q&A\n18:30 – 19:00 Networking with drinks and snacks \nLanguage:\nThe event will be held in English. \nAdmission:\nFree for VNC members\n€15 for non-members\n€7.50 for students \nTickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to someone else. \nAbout the speakers: \n \nVera Moll is a Partner in KPMG NLs Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Group. She leads the reporting advisory part of the team that is focused not only on reporting\, but also on the broader landscape of Sustainability regulations in Europe. On a daily basis she serves corporate clients navigating this landscape and supporting them in making effective choices that drive and support the ambition and strategic opportunities of a company. Next to this\, she heads up the sustainability group of the EU China desk\, supporting Chinese companies active in the EU market. \n \nQiao Cong-rui is a legal researcher and policy advisor specialising in sustainable law and development. She currently serves as Principal Investigator for the Dutch government-funded project\, Responsible Business Conduct in China\, the EU and 10 Partner Regions\, and acts as a strategic advisor to the All-China New Energy Chamber of Commerce. Cong-rui holds a PhD in International and European Law from Utrecht University (2018) and a University Teaching Qualification from Free University of Amsterdam (2023). She is the author of the Springer monograph Chinese Rules and Procedures for Addressing Mass Actions (2024) and co-editor of the forthcoming Kluwer International Law book The Making of Sustainable Law and the Cultural Legitimacy of Corporate Compliance across 12 Global Markets (2027). Her research and policy insights are regularly published by leading journals in Europe and China. \n \nThis China Café is sponsored by St Anny Foods. \nPlease register here: \n \n \n 21 september 2026 China Cafe\, Verantwoord Ondernemen in China\n \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Naam(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n E-mailadres(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Adres \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe\n Country\n \n \n Hoe heb je van dit evenement gehoord?VNC WebsiteVNC nieuwsbriefSociale mediaMond tot mondreclameZoekmachine (Google\, Bing\, enz.)AndersAnders:Bedrijfsnaam21 september 2026 - China Café: Verantwoord Ondernemen in China - Leden VNC Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.21 september 2026 - China Café: Verantwoord Ondernemen in China - standaard Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.21 september 2026 - China Café: Verantwoord Ondernemen in China - studenten Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Totaal\n \n BetaalmethodeiDEAL | Wero\n American ExpressMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Versturen 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:Discover Maastricht’s surprising China connections \nWhat do Maastricht and China have in common? More than you might think. During this special city walk\, you will discover how the history of Maastricht has surprising interfaces with the economic\, cultural and political development of China. \nWe start at 14:00 in the beautiful City Hall of Maastricht. During a walk of about 5 kilometers \, development economist and former alderman Jack Gerats will take you along locations that tell stories about the rise of industry and imperialism\, Karl Marx and even the euro\, among other things. Along the way\, the connections are always made with Chinese history and current events. During the walk\, Robbert Lambriks\, China responsible for the Province of Limburg\, will also join us to talk about government relations with China. \n \nA special part of the afternoon is the visit to Maastricht University\, where we will talk to Chinese PhD students and students of Dr. Catherine Yuk-Ping Lo (Maastricht University). They share their personal experiences about studying and living in the Netherlands. The director of the Confucius Institute Maastricht will also explain her work. \nAfterwards\, there is an opportunity to end the day together with an authentic Chinese dinner in Restaurant Wen Chow\, near Central Station (18.00–20.00 hrs). \nPractical information \n\nDate: October 1\nStart: 14.00 hrs\, Maastricht City Hall\nCosts: free for members of the Netherlands-China Association; Non-members pay €15.\nParticipation in the dinner is optional; The costs are for your own account.\n\nAn inspiring afternoon for anyone interested in China\, history and the surprising connections between both worlds. \nAbout the speakers: \n \nJack Gerats\nJack Gerats\, development economist and former alderman of Maastricht\, is a chauvinistic Maastricht resident\, who started studying Chinese after his retirement and also came to love China. He even dares to compare the history and culture of Maastricht with China. He would like to share all that with you. \n \nCatharine Lo\nDr. Catherine Yuk-Ping Lo is an assistant professor at Maastricht University. Originally from Hong Kong\, she specialises in international relations\, China-Europe relations and global health issues. Her research and teaching focus on Chinese foreign policy\, China’s role in international organisations and cooperation between Europe and China. In addition\, she supervises international\, including many Chinese\, students at Maastricht University. \nRegister here: \n \n \n 1 oktober 2026: Stadswandeling Maastricht\n \n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Naam(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n E-mailadres(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Adres \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe\n Country\n \n \n Hoe heb je van dit evenement gehoord?VNC WebsiteVNC nieuwsbriefSociale mediaMond tot mondreclameZoekmachine (Google\, Bing\, enz.)AndersAnders:Bedrijfsnaam1 oktober 2026: Stadswandeling Maastricht- Leden VNC Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.1 oktober 2026: Stadswandeling Maastricht - Standaard Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.1 oktober 2026: Stadswandeling Maastricht - Studenten Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Totaal\n \n BetaalmethodeiDEAL | Wero\n American ExpressMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Versturen 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:On Monday 5 October\, the Netherlands-China Association (VNC)\, in collaboration with Leiden Asia Centre (LAC)\, is organising a book presentation with journalist and China expert Garrie van Pinxteren. \nOn the occasion of the publication of her new book ‘Control and delete. Memories of authoritarian China’ \, Van Pinxteren talks to LAC director Floris Harm about her many years of experience with China and about the far-reaching changes the country has undergone in recent decades. \nAs a student\, Van Pinxteren experienced the first phase of China’s opening in 1982. After Mao Zedong’s death\, there was room for reforms\, economic growth and remarkable social dynamics. More than forty years later\, in 2025\, she will leave China again as a correspondent. In the meantime\, the country has changed dramatically and Xi Jinping has further concentrated power. The space for dissenting opinions and memories has greatly decreased. \nIn ‘Control and delete’ \, Van Pinxteren investigates what this development means for daily life. Who decides what people are allowed to remember? What happens when the state tries to determine what should be forgotten? And how does a society change when political control penetrates more and more into personal life? \nDetails \nWhen: Monday 5 October\, 19:30 – 21:00\nWhere: Wijnhaven 3.46\, Turfmarkt 99\, 2511 DP The Hague \nProgramme \n19:00–19:30 — Walk-in\n19:30–19:40 — Introduction VNC chair Monique Knapen\n19:40–20:15 — Book presentation: Garrie van Pinxteren in conversation with LAC Director Floris Harm\n20:15–20:55 — Q&A (moderator Floris Harm)\n20:55-21:00 — Closing: Monique Knapen\, chair VNC \nAbout the speaker \nPhoto: Merlijn DoomernikAll rights reserved\nGarrie van Pinxteren is a journalist and sinologist. She has been involved with China for about 45 years now and lived there for more than fifteen years. As a correspondent in Beijing\, she wrote and reported for NRC Handelsblad\, the NOS and Radio Netherlands Worldwide\, among others. Previously\, she was director of the Dutch Business Support Office in Hangzhou. \nAfter her return to the Netherlands\, Van Pinxteren remained active as a journalist. She is a senior research associate at the Clingendael Institute. From her broad experience\, she explains developments in China and their influence on the outside world. \n \nThis event is organised in collaboration with Leiden Asia Centre (LAC).\n \nRegistration \n\n \n \n 5 oktober 2026 Boekpresentatie Garrie van Pinxteren\n \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Naam(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n E-mailadres(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Adres \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe\n Country\n \n \n Hoe heb je van dit evenement gehoord?VNC WebsiteVNC nieuwsbriefSociale mediaMond tot mondreclameZoekmachine (Google\, Bing\, enz.)AndersAnders:Bedrijfsnaam5 oktober 2026 - Boekpresentatie Garrie van Pinxteren - Leden VNC Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.5 oktober 2026 - Boekpresentatie Garrie van Pinxteren - standaard Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.5 oktober 2026 - Boekpresentatie Garrie van Pinxteren - studenten Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Totaal\n \n BetaalmethodeiDEAL | Wero\n American ExpressMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Versturen 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:What do the figures say\, what does practice say? What does the Benelux Business Survey reveal? \nHow do Benelux companies experience doing business in China? Where are the opportunities\, what challenges do they encounter and how do they see the future of their activities in the Chinese market? \nDuring the next China Café on October 8 in Eindhoven\, we will dive into the results of the Sino Benelux Business Survey\, conducted by MSA Asia and Benelux Chamber of Commerce. A valuable indicator of the business climate in China\, based on the experiences and expectations of companies that operate there on a daily basis. \nBut what do the figures really tell us? And how do the results relate to the experiences of entrepreneurs and financial experts in practice? \n \nJonathan Xu of Benelux Chamber of Commerce and Brian Blömer\, Partner at MSA Advisory Asia\, present the key findings of the study. Then\, two survey participants bring the numbers to life with their own experiences: Mathijs de Boer\, International Desk Manager Asia at Rabobank\, and Tianhao Hu\, Head of Financial Control at Rituals (subject to change). \nThe Chinese government also has its say. Jin Yuan\, Economic & Commercial Councellor of the Chinese Embassy\, reflects on the results from the perspective of the Chinese government. How does China view the concerns and expectations of foreign companies? And what developments could influence the future business environment? \nA fascinating meeting in which research results\, practical experiences and the Chinese government perspective come together. With plenty of room for questions\, discussion and exchanging experiences. \nAre you active in the Chinese market\, are you considering doing business with China or do you want to better understand how the business climate is developing? Then you can’t miss this China Café! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThanks to our sponsor St Anny Food \nChina Café is made possible by the involvement of St Anny Food. Thanks to their support\, we can continue to provide a meeting place where entrepreneurs\, experts and other interested parties in China come together to exchange knowledge and experiences and make new connections. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\n\n17.00 – 17.30 hrs: Walk-in and networking\, first drink offered by St Anny Food \n17.30 – 18.30 hrs: Interview \n18.30 – 19.00 hrs: Networking\, with Chinese snacks from St Anny Food \nAbout the speakers \n \nYuan Jin\n Economic & Commercial Council of the Chinese Embassy\n \n \nJonathan Xu\nGeneral Manager Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China (Shanghai) \n \nBrian Blömer\nPartner MSA Advisory Asia \n \nMathijs de Boer\n\, International Desk Manager\, Asia\, Rabobank \n \nTianhao Hu (TBC) Head of Financial Control\, Rituals \nREGISTER HERE: \n \n \n CHINA CAFE 8 oktober Eindhoven - Sino Benelux Business Survey\n \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Naam(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n E-mailadres(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Hoe heb je van dit evenement gehoord?VNC WebsiteVNC nieuwsbriefSociale mediaMond tot mondreclameZoekmachine (Google\, Bing\, enz.)AndersAnders:Bedrijfsnaam8 oktober China Cafe Zuid - Leden VNC Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.8 oktober China Cafe Zuid - Standaard Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.18 mei China Cafe Zuid - Studenten Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Totaal\n \n BetaalmethodeiDEAL | Wero\n American ExpressMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Versturen 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:Discover the secrets of a HEALTHY LIFE IN CHINA – travel with VNC! \n€2.495 p.p. Now with Early Bird discount of €75 p.p. !! \nStep into a world where ancient wisdom meets modern health insights. From October 10 to 24\, 2026\, VNC\, in collaboration with Dimsum Reizen\, invites you on a unique group journey through China\, where movement\, nutrition\, and preventive care take center stage. Discover classical Chinese health philosophy—embracing yin and yang\, holistic thinking\, and life energy—and experience it firsthand through Tai Chi sessions\, traditional therapies\, inspiring lectures\, hyper-modern wellness practices\, cooking according to Chinese dietary principles\, and much more. Explore iconic cities such as Beijing\, Xi’an\, Hangzhou\, and Shanghai\, visit world-famous landmarks\, savor Chinese cuisine at extraordinary locations\, and discover how healthy living is woven into everyday life in China. A trip filled with inspiration\, practical tips\, and unforgettable experiences that you can also apply back home.Two board members of VNC\, both sinologists\, will join the trip at their own expense and will be happy to answer your further questions about China’s culture\, society\, and economy. \n \nYour adventure begins in Beijing\, where you’ll discover iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Here you will experience the first practical applications of Chinese health science: introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in a Chinese pharmacy and a welcome lecture that will introduce you to the latest health trends in China. \n \nIn Pingyao and Xi’an you combine culture and health. The beautiful Pingyao is one of the best-preserved ancient Chinese towns. You can also experience Xitou\, have your hair washed for an hour for a mentally fresh head. In Xi’an you will of course visit the historic Terracotta Army. You will participate in morning Tai Chi\, and enjoy a beneficial Tui Na massage\, with explanations. In this way\, you will experience how traditional health practices still play a central role in daily life after centuries. For the active traveler\, the Huashan Mountains offer a wonderful opportunity to harmonize body and mind during an unforgettable nature experience. \n \nLuoyang is known for its ancient temples and caves\, but it also offers unique health experiences on this trip: visit the Baima Temple and discover traditional Chinese orthopedic techniques that promote balance and well-being. In Hangzhou you will immerse yourself in the world of tea plantations around Longjing\, because there is a world of health behind the different types of tea. In this city\, Alibaba and IT will also give you a lecture on which Chinese health apps are hot in China. \n \nThe trip ends in bustling Shanghai\, where you will experience both culture and modern health innovations. We will go slow-running along the Bund\, you will have a city tour and you will visit the TCM University where the secrets of acupuncture\, guaxia\, moxa will be revealed. You will also learn to cook according to the five elements doctrine. Finally\, we visit a high-end wellness center\, next level relaxation! In Shanghai\, you will see how traditional wisdom and modern science meet to support a vital and balanced life. \n \nDuring the trip you will not only gain knowledge about health in China\, but also practical tools to apply these principles at home. Inspiring lectures\, workshops and personal encounters make this trip a complete experience: a perfect combination of culture\, nature and health experience\, which enriches you both physically and mentally. \nJoin VNC and experience how China makes health and vitality an art – a journey that gives you energy\, insights and inspiration for life. \nWe organize this trip together with our partner Dimsum trips\, expert based on small-scale special China trips. For more information\, day to day program\, prices and booking\, go to: https://www.dim-sum.nl/china/rondreizen/gezond-leven-in-china-reis \nIt is also possible to extend your stay in Shanghai by one week to follow an in-depth TCM course at TCM University. Costs for this are approximately €500. Request a quote via info@vnc-china.nl 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:Dutch-Chinese collaboration and the opportunities that arise when two very different creative cultures meet.\nWhen you visit the Nanjing University of the Arts exhibition at Dutch Design Week\, you may find yourself wondering: What makes Chinese design distinctly Chinese? How are today’s designers influenced by China’s long history\, culture and rapidly changing society? And what happens when Chinese and Dutch designers bring their different perspectives together? \nThis special symposium takes the exhibition as a starting point to explore Chinese design\, Dutch-Chinese collaboration and the opportunities that arise when two very different creative cultures meet. \nAfter a short introduction to Dutch Design Week\, three speakers will share their perspectives: \n \nProf. Wencong Wang\, Vice Dean of the School of Industrial Design and Intelligent Innovation at Nanjing University of the Arts\, will offer an inside perspective on contemporary Chinese design and its cultural roots. \n \nRobert Barnhoorn\, Founding Partner of Spark Innovation and Design\, will share his experience of Dutch and Chinese designers working together – and what these collaborations can produce. \n \nSachi Claringbould\, former Deputy Consul General and Head of Economic Affairs at the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai\, will broaden the discussion: what can we learn from Dutch-Chinese cooperation in general? \n \nModerator: Moderator: Prof. Daan van Eijk\, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering\, Delft University. \nTogether\, we will explore not only the differences between Dutch and Chinese approaches to design\, but also what becomes possible when these worlds meet. \nAfter the presentations\, we invite you to continue the conversation over drinks and snacks. Meet the speakers\, designers and other participants\, exchange ideas and make new connections. \nWho should join?\nThe symposium is particularly interesting for designers and design companies\, businesses working with China\, government and public-sector organisations\, researchers and university staff\, design students\, VNC members\, and anyone curious about contemporary China and the creative exchange between China and the Netherlands. \nCome for the design\, stay for the conversation – and discover China from a different perspective. \n\n \nSponsor: Association of Chinese Investment Enterprises in The Netherlands (ACIEN) \nJoin the tour!\nA limited number number of VNC members are also welcome to join a tour around the DDW by prof. Daan van Eijk which starts at 13:30. If you are interested in joining the tour\, please send a mail to info@vnc-china.nl. Participation is free of charge. \nProgram: \n15:30 – 16:00 Walk-in. \n16:00 – 16:05 Welcome by Cindy Shao on behalf of the VNC. \n16:05 – 16:10 Representative of ACIEN: “Short speech”. \n16:10 – 16:20 Representative of the DDW: “About the DDW and its international scope”. \n16:20 – 16:40 Wencong Wang\, Vice Dean of the School of Industrial Design and Intelligent Innovation of Nanjing University of the Arts: “Chinese Characteristics in Design”. \n16:40 – 17:00 Robert Barnhoorn\, Founding Partner Spark Design and Innovation: “Designing with China”. \n17:00 – 17:20 Sachi Claringbould\, former Deputy Consul General and Head of Economic Affairs of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai. “The Netherlands and China working together”. \n17:20 – 17:30 Q&A. \n17:30 – 18:00 Networking with drinks in Bar Casimir\, Nat. Lab Strijp-S. \nLanguage: \nThe event will be held in English. \n19 October 2026 – Netherlands China Design Symposium – Leden VNC Ticket       € 0\,0 \n19 October 2026 – Netherlands China Design Symposium – Standard Ticket           € 15\,00 \n19 October 2026 – Netherlands China Design Symposium – Student Ticket              € 7\,50 \nTickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to someone else. \nPlease note that tickets for the symposium don’t give admission to the DDW. If you want to visit the DDW you have to buy tickets separately. \nFor the tour: if you have received a confirmation\, please assemble at 13:15 at the entrance of the Klokgebouw at Strijp-S. Registration does not include the DDW ticket (cost 32\,50 €) which should be purchased separately at the DDW ticket office at the entrance of the Klokgebouw. \nLocation: Auditorium Nat.Lab Strijp-S\, Kastanjelaan 500\, 5616 LZ Eindhoven \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE: \n \n \n Netherlands China Design Symposium at the DDW\n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Naam(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n E-mailadres(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Hoe heb je van dit evenement gehoord?VNC WebsiteVNC nieuwsbriefSociale mediaMond tot mondreclameZoekmachine (Google\, Bing\, enz.)AndersAnders:BedrijfsnaamNetherlands China Design Symposium at the DDW - Leden VNC Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Netherlands China Design Symposium at the DDW - Standaard Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Netherlands China Design Symposium at the DDW - Studenten Ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AantalPlease enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Totaal\n \n BetaalmethodeiDEAL | Wero\n American ExpressMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Versturen 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: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:After Italy\, China is the country with the most World Heritage Sites in the world: no less than sixty! \nDuring this lecture\, Monique Groeneveld will take us on a virtual journey and visit a selection of the most impressive and iconic places\, which together reflect the rich history and enchanting culture of China. \nWe start at the mausoleum of the first emperor\, with the world-famous terracotta army in Xi’an. Next\, we will admire the imperial palaces and the Great Wall in Beijing\, after which we will continue our trek past ancient cities\, Buddhist caves and picturesque villages. \nIn addition\, we will reflect on the intangible heritage\, such as traditional holidays\, including the Chinese New Year. \nThis lecture offers an inspiring introduction to fascinating and versatile China. 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