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:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251013T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251013T173000 DTSTAMP:20250929T083032Z CREATED:20250929T083032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T083032Z UID:10000132-1760371200-1760376600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Book talk: The Party's Interests Come First by Joseph Torigian 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-talk-the-partys-interests-come-first-by-joseph-torigian/ LOCATION:Wijnhavengebouw\, The Hague Campus\, Universiteit Leiden\, Wijnhaven 3.46\, Turfmarkt 99\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP CATEGORIES:Education and science,Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/25-09-28-Book-cover-The-Partys-Interests-Come-First-2-1dgKiJ.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Leiden Asia Centre":MAILTO:info@leidenasiacentre.nl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251011T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251011T173000 DTSTAMP:20250925T162304Z CREATED:20250925T162304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T162304Z UID:10000133-1760177700-1760203800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:The 4th Chinese Mental Health Day in the Netherlands 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/the-4th-chinese-mental-health-day-in-the-netherlands/ LOCATION:Nio House Amsterdam\, Nio House\, Leidsestraat 32–34\,Amsterdam\, Amsterdam\, Noord Holland\, 1017PB\, Nederland CATEGORIES:Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/schedule-hnwVo8.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stichting Interculturele Participatie van Chinese Families":MAILTO:info@cnfamiliesinnl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251010T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251011T170000 DTSTAMP:20250927T114615Z CREATED:20250927T114615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T114615Z UID:10000113-1760094000-1760202000@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Rombouts-Shilin Conference 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/rombouts-shilin-conference/ LOCATION:Lipsius gebouw en Wijnhaven\, Cleveringaplaats 1\, 2311 BD Leiden\, Leiden\, Zuid-Holland\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Education and science,Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_0185_edit_2177576367298455.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251002T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251002T213000 DTSTAMP:20250911T130026Z CREATED:20250911T094937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T130026Z UID:10000106-1759429800-1759440600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Eetclub - October 2 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-october-2-in-rotterdam/ LOCATION:Restaurant Little Asia\, Kleiweg 87\, Rotterdam CATEGORIES:Art and culture,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:20250927T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20250704T164437Z CREATED:20250313T091210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T164437Z UID:10000053-1758978000-1758985200@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Museum Visit Dragons and Demons\, Groninger Museum 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/museum-visit-dragons-and-demons-groninger-museum/ LOCATION:Groninger Museum\, Museumeiland 1\, Groningen\, Groningen\, 9711 ME\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Tentoonstellingen2024Draken-en-demonen_1200x670_crop_center-center_95_none_nsDraken-en-Demonen-campagnebeeld.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250920T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20250915T100827Z CREATED:20250911T132754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T100827Z UID:10000109-1758382200-1758387600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Interview and signing session Zhang Yueran: 'Swan Hotel' 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/interview-and-signing-session-zhang-yueran-swan-hotel/ LOCATION:Broese Boekverkopers\, Oudegracht 112-b\, Utrecht\, Utrecht\, 3511 AW\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/zhangyueran.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Broese Boekverkopers":MAILTO:klantenservice@broese.nl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250916T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250916T153000 DTSTAMP:20250903T161848Z CREATED:20250825T092739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T161848Z UID:10000099-1758020400-1758036600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Welcome to Prinsjesdag 2025 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/welcome-to-prinsjesdag-2025-in-the-hague/ LOCATION:Zuid Holland CATEGORIES:China Cafe calendar,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250908T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250908T190000 DTSTAMP:20250805T114532Z CREATED:20250805T114532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T114532Z UID:10000096-1757350800-1757358000@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:China Café\, Corporate Social Responsibility 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/china-cafe-corporate-social-responsibility-in-china/ LOCATION:De Utrechter Stadsbrasserie en Bar\, Vredenburg 40\, Utrecht\, 3511 BD CATEGORIES:China Cafe calendar,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:20250831T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250831T150000 DTSTAMP:20250829T182230Z CREATED:20250725T131504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T182230Z UID:10000087-1756643400-1756652400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Dining Club - 31 August in Amsterdam 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-eating-club-31-august-in-amsterdam/ LOCATION:Dimsum King\, Fogostraat 10\, Amsterdam\, Noord-Holland\, 1060 LJ\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture 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:20250829T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250829T210000 DTSTAMP:20250811T110025Z CREATED:20250810T161300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T110025Z UID:10000094-1756486800-1756501200@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Opening nieuwe expositie over familie Zee in Chinatown Katendrecht door David Zee & Vera Zhou 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/opening-nieuwe-expositie-over-familie-zee-in-chinatown-katendrecht-door-david-zee-vera-zhou/ LOCATION:Verhalenhuis Belvédère\, Rechthuislaan 1\, Rotterdam\, Zuid Holland\, 3072 LB\, Nederland CATEGORIES:Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/verhaalhuis-29-augustus-TJwTge.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Verhalenhuis Belv%C3%A9d%C3%A8re":MAILTO:info@verhalenhuisbelvedere.nl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250726T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250809T170000 DTSTAMP:20250501T085429Z CREATED:20250317T142707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T085429Z UID:10000070-1753516800-1754758800@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/tafeltenniskamp-shanghai-met-bettine-vriesekoop/ LOCATION:Tafeltennisvereniging Tempo-Team\, President Kennedylaan 5\, Amsterdam CATEGORIES:Art and culture,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:20250629T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250629T170000 DTSTAMP:20250623T165146Z CREATED:20250610T123346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T165146Z UID:10000080-1751202000-1751216400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Thrive Together: Round Table in NIO House 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/thrive-together-round-table-in-nio-house/ LOCATION:Nio House Amsterdam\, Nio House\, Leidsestraat 32–34\,Amsterdam\, Amsterdam\, Noord Holland\, 1017PB\, Nederland CATEGORIES:Economie en zakelijk,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NIO_House_Amsterdam.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T210000 DTSTAMP:20250603T071112Z CREATED:20250602T201038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T071112Z UID:10000078-1750962600-1750971600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:An Evening with Ma Yansong 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/an-evening-with-ma-yansong-2/ LOCATION:Nieuwe Instituut\, Museumpark 25\, Rotterdam\, Zuid-Holland\, 3015 EK\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ma-yansong-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T113000 DTSTAMP:20250613T231133Z CREATED:20250613T231133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T231133Z UID:10000084-1750932000-1750937400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Beijing Tongzhou District Cooperation Conference 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/beijing-tongzhou-district-cooperation-conference/ LOCATION:Jollemanhof 26\, Amsterdam\, Jollemanhof 26\, Amsterdam\, Noord Holland\, 1019GW\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Culture and Society,Partner ORGANIZER;CN="Beijing Tongzhou":MAILTO:shirleyyan09@sina.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250621T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250621T200000 DTSTAMP:20250501T085308Z CREATED:20250410T130035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T085308Z UID:10000069-1750528800-1750536000@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC Chinese Eating Club - 21 June 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-chinese-eetclub-21-juni-in-rotterdam/ LOCATION:Sansan Restaurant Sichuan Cuisine\, Hang 33\, Rotterdam\, 3011 GG CATEGORIES:Art and culture 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:20250618T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250618T220000 DTSTAMP:20250611T192218Z CREATED:20250611T192218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T192218Z UID:10000083-1750276800-1750284000@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Een avond met Jeanne Boden over haar literaire memoir 'De Grens' 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/een-avond-met-jeanne-boden-over-haar-literaire-memoir-de-grens/ LOCATION:Schiller Theater\, Minrebroederstraat 11\, Utrecht\, Utrecht\, 3512GS\, Nederland CATEGORIES:Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1-002-cC7Uxb.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dimsum Reizen":MAILTO:christel@dim-sum.nl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250616T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250616T190000 DTSTAMP:20250527T204308Z CREATED:20250410T130858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T204308Z UID:10000068-1750093200-1750100400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:16 June 2025 China Café about Branding 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/16-juni-2025-china-cafe-over-branding-in-china/ LOCATION:De Utrechter Stadsbrasserie en Bar\, Vredenburg 40\, Utrecht\, 3511 BD CATEGORIES:China Cafe calendar,Economie en zakelijk 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:20250604T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250604T170000 DTSTAMP:20250601T161459Z CREATED:20250403T090646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161459Z UID:10000064-1749047400-1749056400@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Company visit to Huawei 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/company-visit-to-huawei/ LOCATION:Huawei Technologies Netherlands B.V.\, Laan van Vredenoord 56\, Rijswijk\, 2289 DJ \, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Economie en zakelijk,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250524T134500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250524T180000 DTSTAMP:20250519T110129Z CREATED:20250519T110054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T110129Z UID:10000073-1748094300-1748109600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Monsieur Loo and Asian Art Collections: Life\, Legacy and Ethics 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/monsieur-loo-and-asian-art-collections-life-legacy-and-ethics/ LOCATION:Auditorium Rijksmuseum\, Museumstraat 1\, Amsterdam\, Noord-Holland\, 1071 XX\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CT_Loo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250522T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250522T160000 DTSTAMP:20250313T091020Z CREATED:20250313T091020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T091020Z UID:10000054-1747922400-1747929600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Museum Visit Dragons and Demons\, Groninger Museum 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/museum-visit-dragons-and-demons-groninger-museum-2/ LOCATION:Groninger Museum\, Museumeiland 1\, Groningen\, Groningen\, 9711 ME\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Tentoonstellingen2024Draken-en-demonen_1200x670_crop_center-center_95_none_nsDraken-en-Demonen-campagnebeeld.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250519T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250519T220000 DTSTAMP:20250517T110323Z CREATED:20250403T100454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T110323Z UID:10000067-1747680300-1747692000@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC China Pubquiz! 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-pubquiz/ 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:20250515T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20250501T084536Z CREATED:20250409T140143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T084536Z UID:10000066-1747328400-1747339200@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:VNC Chinese Eating Club - 15 May in Amsterdam 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-chinese-eetclub/ LOCATION:Full Moon Garden – Dim Sum & Cantonese Cuisine\, Leidsestraat 95\, Amsterdam\, 1017 NZ\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture 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:20250510T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250510T130000 DTSTAMP:20250506T130713Z CREATED:20250312T130500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T130713Z UID:10000065-1746874800-1746882000@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:General Members Meeting VNC 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/algemene-ledenvergadering-vnc/ LOCATION:VNC kantoor\, Burgemeester van Karnebeeklaan 6\, Den Haag\, 2585BB CATEGORIES:VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/VNC_NL-tekst_900x455px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250324T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250324T190000 DTSTAMP:20250313T085840Z CREATED:20250221T121412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T085840Z UID:10000047-1742835600-1742842800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:China Café - China’s ambitions in the AI domain 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/24-maart-china-cafe-over-chinas-ambities-op-het-gebied-van-ai/ LOCATION:De Utrechter Stadsbrasserie en Bar\, Vredenburg 40\, Utrecht\, 3511 BD CATEGORIES:China Cafe calendar,Economie en zakelijk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/foto-china-cafe.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250303T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250303T203000 DTSTAMP:20250413T111027Z CREATED:20250218T154433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T111027Z UID:10000063-1741030200-1741033800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Informatie bijeenkomst -Tafeltenniskamp te Shanghai 26 juli t/m 9 augustus 2025 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/informatie-bijeenkomst-tafeltenniskamp-te-shanghai-26-juli-t-m-9-augustus-2025/ LOCATION:Tafeltennisvereniging Tempo-Team\, President Kennedylaan 5\, Amsterdam CATEGORIES:Art and culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/22_0101_CTTCShanghaitrainingssessieyoutube.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250204T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250204T210000 DTSTAMP:20241204T154841Z CREATED:20241009T215338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T154841Z UID:10000037-1738697400-1738702800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Feb. 4\, 2025 - Bettine Vriesekoop at the University of Twente 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/feb-4-2025-bettine-vriesekoop-at-the-university-of-twente/ LOCATION:Zuid Holland CATEGORIES:Education and science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Jubileumartikel-interview-met-Bettine-Vriesekoop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250109T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250109T150000 DTSTAMP:20241219T180903Z CREATED:20241203T130909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T180903Z UID:10000036-1736431200-1736434800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Visit the 'Wu Zetian' exhibition with VNC 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/visit-the-wu-zetian-exhibition-with-vnc/ LOCATION:Prinsessehof\, Grote Kerkstraat 9\, Leeuwarden\, 8911 DZ CATEGORIES:Art and culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Wu-Zetian-hires-final-B20086-12-AC-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241215T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241215T170000 DTSTAMP:20241219T173840Z CREATED:20241109T110729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T173840Z UID:10000035-1734271200-1734282000@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Mahjong Meet-Up 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/mahjong-meet-up/ LOCATION:Zijp 25\, Zijpendaalseweg 25\, Arnhem\, Zijpendaalseweg 25\, arnhem\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mahjong-Tournament-2100x920-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241212T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241212T150000 DTSTAMP:20241112T143306Z CREATED:20241112T143306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T143306Z UID:10000034-1734012000-1734015600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Demons and Dragons exhibition 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/demons-and-dragons-exhibition/ LOCATION:Groninger Museum\, Museumeiland 1\, Groningen\, Groningen\, 9711 ME\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Art and culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image002.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241209T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241209T190000 DTSTAMP:20241120T154521Z CREATED:20241120T154521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T154521Z UID:10000033-1733763600-1733770800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:China Cafe - China Webshops update 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-china-webshops-update/ LOCATION:De Utrechter Stadsbrasserie en Bar\, Vredenburg 40\, Utrecht\, 3511 BD CATEGORIES:Art and culture,China Cafe calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/China-Cafe-9-december-evenemet.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR