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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251015T150000
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SUMMARY:Millennial Whispers of Paper: Elegance in Artistic Splendor
DESCRIPTION:“Millennial Whispers of Paper: Elegance in Artistic Splendor” explores the enduring legacy of paper in Chinese art and its contemporary transformations. Featuring over 80 works by renowned Chinese artists\, the exhibition includes paper sculptures\, ink paintings\, material-based works\, and installations that reflect the diversity and creativity of today’s paper-based art practices. The works not only demonstrate exquisite craftsmanship but also embody deep cultural meanings and innovative approaches that bridge tradition and modernity.
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/millennial-whispers-of-paper-elegance-in-artistic-splendor/
LOCATION:Zuid-Holland
CATEGORIES:Culture and Society,Partner
ORGANIZER;CN="China Cultural Center in the Hague":MAILTO:info@ccchague.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251014T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251014T100000
DTSTAMP:20250929T081742Z
CREATED:20250929T081742Z
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SUMMARY:CKN Knowledge Session: China's Nuclear Energy Push – A Blueprint for the World?
DESCRIPTION:China is rapidly expanding its nuclear energy capacity. By 2040\, the country aims to double its capacity and surpass the United States as the world’s largest nuclear power producer. This development raises important questions about China’s energy security\, the role of nuclear power in its energy transition\, and the geopolitical implications of this fast-paced expansion.   \nFor Dutch policymakers\, these dynamics are highly relevant: China’s nuclear trajectory influences global energy markets\, shapes climate diplomacy\, and affects international standards for nuclear technology. Understanding these trends can provide valuable context for Dutch and European decision-making on energy\, climate\, and foreign policy.  \nIn this upcoming CKN knowledge session\, Floriske Deutman-Bodisco Massink (sinologist and chair of the Foundation for Energy Transition & Nuclear Power) will provide insight into the scale\, motivations\, and implications of China’s nuclear ambitions.
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/ckn-knowledge-session-chinas-nuclear-energy-push-a-blueprint-for-the-world/
LOCATION:Wijnhavengebouw\, The Hague Campus\, Universiteit Leiden\, Wijnhaven 3.46\, Turfmarkt 99\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP
CATEGORIES:Economie en zakelijk,Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251013T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251013T173000
DTSTAMP:20250929T083032Z
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SUMMARY:Book talk: The Party's Interests Come First by Joseph Torigian
DESCRIPTION:China’s leader\, Xi Jinping\, is one of the most powerful individuals in the world—and one of the least understood. Much can be learned\, however\, about both Xi Jinping and the nature of the party he leads from the memory and legacy of his father\, the revolutionary Xi Zhongxun (1913–2002).  \nHow Xi Jinping’s upbringing has affected his political beliefs\, is revealed by Joseph Torigian in his new book ‘The Party’s Interests Come First’ – the first biography of Xi Zhongxun ever written in English. \nJoin us for Torigian’s book talk on 13 October and learn more about this recent part of China’s political history. The session will have contributions from LeidenAsiaCentre’s prof.dr. Frank Pieke as a discussant.   \nThe book talk will be followed by a networking reception. \nAbout the book:\n‘The Party’s Interests Come First’ is a sweeping account of the Chinese revolution and the early decades of the People’s Republic of China\, as well as a deeply personal exploration of identity within a larger political context. Drawing on an array of new documents\, interviews\, diaries\, and periodicals\, Joseph Torigian vividly tells the life story of Xi Zhongxun\, a man who spent his entire life struggling to balance his own feelings with the Party’s demands. Through the eyes of Xi Jinping’s father\, Torigian reveals the extraordinary organizational\, ideological\, and coercive power of the CCP—and the terrible cost in human suffering that comes with it.   \nAbout the writer:\nDr. Joseph Torigian is associate professor at American University in D.C. and is currently working as a research fellow at the Hoover Institute at Stanford University. He has a background in several fields an disciplines\, including international relations\, security studies\, comparative politics\, history\, and Chinese and Russian studies.  \nAbout the discussant:\nFrank Pieke is an expert on Chinese politics and the Chinese Communist Party. Pieke is currently working at the East Asia Institute of National University of Singapore.
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leiden Asia Centre":MAILTO:info@leidenasiacentre.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251011T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251011T173000
DTSTAMP:20250925T162304Z
CREATED:20250925T162304Z
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SUMMARY:The 4th Chinese Mental Health Day in the Netherlands
DESCRIPTION:Mental health is one of the defining issues of our time. The COVID-19 pandemic\, rapid social change\, and modern pressures have made mental well-being more pressing than ever. Yet for many immigrants—including the Chinese community in Europe—mental health remains a sensitive or even stigmatized topic.   \nTo address this issue\, the Foundation of Intercultural Participation of Chinese Families (IPCF) launched the Chinese Mental Health Day four years ago. Since then\, the event has become a safe place for Chinese families to gather\, learn\, and openly discuss topics which often left unspoken. This year marks the 4th edition\, taking place in Amsterdam on October 11–12\, 2025.   \nThis edition consists of 10 workshops in total. The theme is balance—between body and mind\, self and others\, heritage and new change. The program combines professional expertise with cultural sensitivity\, supported by psychologists\, therapists\, and coaches from across Europe. The Workshop topics covers mindfulness\, body–mind healing\, intimate relationships\, parenting\, art therapy\, and cross-cultural family communication. All sessions are conducted in Mandarin\, tailored to the realities of Chinese people living in Europe.\nChinese Mental Health Day creates a sense of belonging for then\, whose daily life often carries multiple pressure: integrating to local community while preserving their original cultural identity. Parents face different child-rearing norms\, young adults navigate identity conflicts\, and elders may feel isolation. The festival offers space for participants to share experiences\, recognize common struggles\, and draw strength from community. Many participants describe it as a rare opportunity to pause\, reflect\, and find comfort in knowing they are not alone.        \nAt its heart\, the event is about connection and empowerment. It not only provides practical skills to handle stress\, promote communication\, and improve relationships but also nurtures cultural identity. By bridging Chinese traditions with Dutch society\, the event helps families feel rooted while also embracing new possibilities. It encourages open dialogue between generations\, and fosters resilience in the face of everyday challenges.    \nEvent Information\n• Organizer: Foundation of IPCF\n• Date: October 11–12\, 2025\n• Venue: NIO House Amsterdam\, Leidsestraat 32–34\n• Audience: above the age of 16\n• Language: Mandarin\n• Ticketing: Parenting workshops for free; other workshops €18 / session; registration via link:\nhttps://airtable.com/appQr0oubzmOrGn3A/shrMFedugv8uGlTTX \nThis event is non-profit\, organized by volunteers and supported by sponsors. All proceeds cover venue\, travel\, and essential costs. By attending\, participants not only invest in their own well-being\, but also contribute to building a community culture where mental health is embraced\, not hidden. The organizers stress that this is not a one-time event but part of a growing movement—each edition adds new voices\, deeper understanding\, and stronger community
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stichting Interculturele Participatie van Chinese Families":MAILTO:info@cnfamiliesinnl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251010T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20250927T114615Z
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SUMMARY:Rombouts-Shilin Conference
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 10 and Saturday 11 October\, Shilin Journal organizes the Rombouts-Shilin Conference at Leiden University and Campus The Hague. For two days\, a multifaceted programme will be available with lectures\, panels and discussions on China.  \nThis year we welcome China journalist Cindy Huijgen\, Dr. S.S. Kharchenkova\, Dr. V.K.L. Chang\, Prof. dr. M. van Crevel and Dr. W. van Noord (China curator at the Wereldmuseum). In addition\, students of China Studies and Asian Studies will present their research.  \nThis year’s theme is: “China on the move: challenges in a changing global order.” \nChina is going through profound changes\, which are visible in economy\, society\, history and culture. During the conference\, we will explore how tradition and innovation influence each other and what insights this offers into contemporary developments around China.  \nIn addition to keynotes and lectures\, there will be interactive student panels\, discussions and the presentation of the Young Scholar Award: Friday for the best bachelor’s thesis and Saturday for the best master’s thesis. Both days will end with drinks\, the opportunity to chat and get in touch with speakers and fellow participants.  \nSee the website for more information\, registrations and the full program: https://shilin.nl/rombouts-shilin-conferentie-2025/.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251002T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251002T213000
DTSTAMP:20250911T130026Z
CREATED:20250911T094937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T130026Z
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SUMMARY:VNC China Eetclub - October 2 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: Cantonese cuisine\, with salted duck egg \n \nThursday 2 October 2025 at 6.30 pm \nRestaurant Little Asia\nKleiweg 87\, Rotterdam\n (accessible by tram 4 and 6\, paid parking in the street) \nMaximum number of participants: 18 people \nOn this meal we will learn more about some special dishes from the Cantonese cuisine. The name of the restaurant already reveals that the chef does not only prepare Chinese dishes: flavors from Malaysia can also be found on the menu. The décor of this small restaurant tries to create an atmosphere of a cozy street food eatery at the night market in Southeast Asia.   \nYour host Oey Toen Ping will pay extra attention to the salted duck egg ingredient this time. Uncooked duck eggs are placed in a saturated salt bath for 3-4 weeks. Because the eggshells are porous\, the salt penetrates the eggs (slowly). This gives the egg a salty taste. Due to differences in the eggshells\, the salt intake of each egg is different. So one does not know how salty each egg has become. Salting eggs is a traditional way of preserving eggs.       \n \nYour host Mr. OEY Toen Ping will again bring some (cultural) objects and tell you about them prior to dinner.  \nRegister here:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20250704T164437Z
CREATED:20250313T091210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T164437Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Visit Dragons and Demons\, Groninger Museum
DESCRIPTION:At the end of last year\, three of our board members visited this exhibition. We were very impressed by the scope\, variety\, and beauty of this ceramics exhibition curated by a young ambitious Chinese junior curator. Therefore\, we want to organize two more visits this year. As last year\, the visits will be guided by this enthusiastic curator who brought the pieces to life with his stories and knowledge. We invite you on a journey through 5000 years of Asian ceramics. Discover the beautiful shapes and paintings of the bowls\, plates\, and statues. The objects tell stories about cultural practices and rituals\, such as drinking tea and burning incense\, or themes like immortality\, gods\, animals\, dragons\, and demons.       \nThe dates are confirmed: Thursday\, May 22 and Saturday\, September 27. Register in time to secure a spot. The maximum number of people per visit is 20. Guided tour is free for VNC members and €5 for non-members. Museum entrance fees are at your own expense!     \n  \nBuy your tickets here:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250920T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20250915T100827Z
CREATED:20250911T132754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T100827Z
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SUMMARY:Interview and signing session Zhang Yueran: 'Swan Hotel'
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 20 September\, Broese Booksellers is organising an interview and signing session with the Chinese author Zhang Yueran in collaboration with VNC and Prometheus Publishers. Zhang will be interviewed by FD journalist Jeroen Bos. Her novel ‘Cocoon’ was in many ‘Best Books of 2024’ lists and recently her novel ‘Swan Hotel’ was published in translation by Annelous Stiggelbout. If you want to attend this interview\, sign up!     \n  \nAbout the book: \nYu Ling is a nanny with a well-to-do family. With her boyfriend\, she kidnaps the seven-year-old son\, Kuankuan\, with the aim of getting a ransom from the family and then running away. However\, when Kuankuan’s father is arrested for corruption\, Yu Ling realizes that she can forget about the ransom. But what should she do with Kuankuan now? Kuankuan himself is not aware of the seriousness of his situation: he has made friends with a goose.     \n‘Swan Hotel’ is a smoothly written\, but above all very layered novel by Zhang Yueran\, who made a big impression in the Netherlands with her previous novel\, ‘Cocoon’. In ‘Swan Hotel’\, Zhang writes about class differences\, about the position of women in an apparently modernizing country and about loneliness in a big city. But above all\, ‘Swan Hotel’ is a book that is as original as it is exciting.   \nAbout Cocoon: \n‘Zhang Yueran has delivered a clever and penetrating novel in every way\, in the treatment of the subject\, the storylines\, structure and writing style. All that together makes the novel a special book.’ NRC \n‘In her atmospheric\, dark novel\, you can tell from everything that Zhang is not looking for simple explanations.’\nde Volkskrant \n‘Zhang Yueran’s sentences and images have an unreal sheen of both hard-won insights and eternal truths.’\nIan McEwan \n  \nDate: Saturday 20 September | Time: 16.00 – 17.00 hrs | Free admission \nDoors open: 3.30 pm | Start interview: 16.00 hrs | End of interview: 4.45 pm | Signing afterwards. \nIf you want to attend this interview\, registration is required via klantenservice@broese.nl \n  \nZhang Yueran (1982) is one of the most influential Chinese writers of our time\, whose work has invariably sold hundreds of thousands of copies. After a few novels and collections of short stories\, The Nail is her international breakthrough. It was awarded the Prix Transfuge for the best Asian novel and was shortlisted for the Prix du meilleur roman étranger. In 2019 she was a guest writer in Leiden.
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Broese Boekverkopers":MAILTO:klantenservice@broese.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250916T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250916T153000
DTSTAMP:20250903T161848Z
CREATED:20250825T092739Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Prinsjesdag 2025 in The Hague
DESCRIPTION:Prinsjesdag 16 September @ 11:00 – 15:30 \nPrinsjesdag takes place every year on the third Tuesday of September. It marks the traditional opening of the parliamentary year for the Senate and House of Representatives. On this day\, the Minister of Finance presents the Budget Memorandum and the national budget to the House of Representatives\, and the King delivers the Speech from the Throne.Before the speech\, members of the Royal House travel in a ceremonial carriage procession from Noordeinde Palace via the Lange Voorhout to the Royal Theatre.    \nVNC makes it possible to watch this unique\, truly Dutch event from a specially reserved seat near Parliament. Enjoy the magnificent parade and the Glass Carriage with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima up close!  After the parade\, we will meet at 2:30 PM at The Hague City Hall\, where Cees van den Oosten\, former Member of the Senate\, will welcome us and briefly explain the political system. There will also be an opportunity for networking.  \nPlease note: Seats for Prinsjesdag are limited. Register quickly to secure your place!   \nProgram16 september  \n11:00 – 11:30 AM: Take your seats in the grandstand with refreshments. The VNC grandstand (blue grandstand) is located on Lange Voorhout (see map) and is easily recognizable by the VNC flags and banners.\n12:00 – 2:00 PM: Parade and passing of the royal procession with the King and Queen.\n2:30 PM: VNC welcomes you at The Hague City Hall\, Atrium Terrace Kafe Kafka\, Turfmarkt 2\, The Hague. Cees van den Oosten will provide an introduction and provide an opportunity for networking. \n \nStandard ticket price for non-members: €17.50\nPartners/Sponsors and VNC members: free\nStudents: free \nAfter registering\, your ticket will be sent by email. The VNC team will meet you at the VNC grandstand on Lange Voorhout. Sponsors will receive hard copies of their tickets there.   \nWant a free ticket to this VNC Prinsjesdag Event? Join as a member now: membership is free until 31 December 2025!   \n \nIMPORTANT   \nTraffic measures during Prinsjesdag\nSome streets in The Hague city center will be closed\, and parking garages will have limited access. It is recommended to come by bike or public transport. Some tram and bus lines will operate a different route. The municipality will install barriers at streets that will be closed for Prinsjesdag. The carriage route will be closed at both ends between 12:45 PM and 2:30 PM. Pedestrians can cross the route at the flags until 11:30 AM.       Van 11:30 uur tot 14:30 uur zijn de oversteekplaatsen voor voetgangers afgesloten. \nSecurity measures\nDuring Prinsjesdag extra security measures will be in place in The Hague. To ensure a safe Prinsjesdag\, police may check your bag. It is recommended that you avoid large bags or backpacks. Anyone bringing a backpack may experience longer transit times.    \n \n  \n👉 Sign up now to be part of this special day
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250908T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250908T190000
DTSTAMP:20250805T114532Z
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SUMMARY:China Café\, Corporate Social Responsibility in China
DESCRIPTION:China Café – September 8 in Utrecht \nCSR in China in the Spotlight – China Café Utrecht \nWhat does Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mean in the Chinese context? CSR is gaining traction in China. Stricter environmental regulations\, growing attention to workers’ rights\, and the rise of ESG reporting are clear signals of change. However\, the last few years have shown how the well-known CSR framework of People\, Planet\, Profit plays out very differently across regions. What does this mean for international companies operating in China\, and for Chinese companies active here in the Netherlands? \n  \nOn Monday\, September 8\, join us at the China Café in Utrecht\, where we’ll explore these questions in an interview with Valérie Hoeks\, strategic advisor and founder of China Inroads. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience with European companies in China\, Valérie will share practical insights into how businesses navigate CSR and ESG challenges in China’s unique environment. She will highlight the contrast between Europe’s focus on transparency\, accountability\, and strict reporting standards\, and China’s state-driven approach—where innovation and economic growth often take precedence. Through vivid case studies\, Valérie will show how European firms bridge these differences\, balancing home-country commitments with Chinese realities. \n  \nThe evening will be hosted by Lianne Baaij\, Board Member of VNC\, who will interview Valérie and lead the discussion. With space for questions and networking\, this China Café promises to be an inspiring session for anyone interested in China\, CSR\, and international business. We also welcome Chinese companies active in the Netherlands\, who often face similar challenges when adapting their China-based CSR practices to European expectations. This event will provide valuable perspectives\, examples\, and connections to help navigate these cross-cultural differences. \nAbout the speaker: \n \nAs a seasoned Sinologist\, Valérie Hoeks brings over 20 years of experience supporting European and Chinese managers in navigating complex strategic challenges. During her first visit to China in 2000\, Valérie was fascinated by the energy of the country and its people. Their resourcefulness and tenacity motivated Valérie to complete her Sinology Masters degree and spend the next twenty years gaining valuable experience in the Chinese business world. Bridging the different business and regulatory contexts of Greater China and the EU\, she helps companies realise sustainable strategies and governance structures for a future-proof collaboration across borders. \n  \n📅 Date: Monday\, September 8\, 2025 \n📍 Location: Stadsbrasserie Utrecht \n🕒 Time: 17.00 – 19.00 hrs \n🎤 Speaker: Valerie Hoeks (China Inroads) \n🎙️ Interview by: Lianne Baaij \n  \nCome listen\, learn\, and join the conversation! \n  \n👉 Register via:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250831T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20250829T182230Z
CREATED:20250725T131504Z
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SUMMARY:VNC China Dining Club - 31 August in Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:VNC China Dining Club – 31 August in Amsterdam\n																														 \nSunday\, August 31\, 2025\, at 12:30 PMDimsum King\, Fogostraat 10\, Amsterdam Osdorp(accessible by tram line 1\, parking available) \nCantonese cuisine has a custom of eating dimsum (or dianxin) for breakfast. These are steamed or fried small bites \, usually a piece of meat or seafood wrapped in a sheet of flour or rice flour. The steamed appetizers are prepared in a bamboo basket and also arrive on the table that way. The variety in dim sum is huge\, so we can feel free to spend several meals on it with the VNC China Dining Club.    \nIn China\, dim sum breakfast blends seamlessly into lunch. For people in Guangdong Province and Hong Kong\, eating dim sum is also a great opportunity to meet friends and business associates. Unfortunately\, dim sum isn’t available for breakfast in the Netherlands. Dim sum restaurants in the Netherlands don’t open until noon.    \n																														 \nYour host\, Mr. OEY Toen Ping\, will once again bring several (cultural) artifacts and talk about them. This time\, he will show some acquisitions from his last trip to China (July 2025): books and pottery.   \nRegister here:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250829T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250829T210000
DTSTAMP:20250811T110025Z
CREATED:20250810T161300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T110025Z
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SUMMARY:Opening nieuwe expositie over familie Zee in Chinatown Katendrecht door David Zee & Vera Zhou
DESCRIPTION:Samen met kunstenaar Vera Zhou werkt David Zee aan een expositie over zijn bijzondere familiegeschiedenis en het verhaal van het eerste Chinatown van Europa dat hij eerder beschreef in het boek “Chinese Kees\, mijn vader\, mijn opa\, mijn familie in Chinatown-Katendrecht”. \nVrijdag 29 augustus 2025 is de feestelijke opening van de tentoonstelling op de derde verdieping in Belvédère en wordt iedereen van harte uitgenodigd deze te bezoeken! \nDavid Zee werd in 1962 geboren in Rotterdam-Katendrecht\, in een tijd dat de wijk nog steeds getekend werd door zijn maritieme en migratieverleden. Worstelend met zijn hybride identiteit – door zijn Nederlandse leeftijdsgenoten ‘peanut’ genoemd en door de Chinese gemeenschap ‘gwai zai’ (buitenlander) – begon hij aan een decennialange reis om de onbekende geschiedenis van zijn familie te verzamelen en te bewaren. Zijn archief\, dat meer dan een eeuw beslaat\, bevat foto’s\, brieven\, documenten en krantenknipsels die het leven van de eerste Chinese migranten in Rotterdam documenteren. \nIn 2022 stuitte kunstenaar Vera Yijun Zhou op David Zees archief terwijl ze worstelde met haar eigen vragen over migratie en identiteit. Als eerste generatie-Chinese immigrant in Nederland stond ze op een persoonlijk kruispunt: of ze in het land zou blijven of na haar studie naar China zou terugkeren. Bureaucratische ‘limbo’\, eindeloze papierwinkel en het existentiële verlangen naar ergens bij horen\, transformeerden migratie van een abstract concept tot een beleving. Dit moment van onzekerheid leidde tot haar samenwerking met David Zee\, niet alleen als onderzoeksvraag\, maar ook als een belichaamd proces om haar eigen status in Nederland te begrijpen. \nHet leidde tot een tentoonstelling in Sjanghai en een fotoboek in China samen met David Zee gemaakt en bovendien gedrukt op de plek waar zijn grootvader is geboren\, in Ningbo. Het boek en de expositie richten zich op de migratiereis van de familie Zee van Ningbo naar Rotterdam in de afgelopen eeuw\, combineert archieffoto’s\, veldonderzoek en visuele interventies in drie havensteden tussen Nederland en China: Rotterdam\, Shanghai en Ningbo. Het fotoboek bevraagt ideeën over ontheemding\, diasporageheugen en identiteit in transitie. Door historisch materiaal te combineren met hedendaagse beelden\, wordt het boek en de expositie zowel een persoonlijk verhaal als een visueel archief van migratie – en nodigt het kijkers uit om te heroverwegen hoe verbondenheid wordt geconstrueerd door tijd\, grenzen en generaties heen. \nKlik hier om te registreren: https://verhalenhuisrotterdam.nl/vr-29-aug-opening-nieuwe-expositie-over-familie-zee-in-chinatown-katendrecht-door-david-zee-vera-zhou/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Verhalenhuis Belv%C3%A9d%C3%A8re":MAILTO:info@verhalenhuisbelvedere.nl
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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:From July 26th to August 9th\, we will travel with a group of table tennis talents to a table tennis academy in Shanghai under the guidance of Bettine Vriesekoop\, two-time European table tennis champion. Silk Mandarin\, a language school in Shanghai led by a Dutchman\, will facilitate everything on site\, and VNC (Netherlands China Association) supports this unique trip. A maximum of 30 people can participate. The purpose of the trip is to practice with Chinese training methods to play table tennis at a top level and to learn about the rich Chinese culture. \n  \nOn March 3rd last\, there was another meeting about the table tennis trip to Shanghai. Bettine talked about her recent visit to Shanghai and the amazing training facilities there. 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 is definitely happening. The trip is intended for young table tennis players who want to improve their skills. Older players are also welcome\, provided there is space. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
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
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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:29 June 2025 – Thrive Together: Round Table in NIO House\nThis event is designed to empower the Chinese community in the Netherlands by offering a unique opportunity to learn from Chinese and Dutch cross-cultural industry experts and business leaders. With a focus on navigating Dutch society\, career development\, and the global business landscape\, the event delivers practical insights that help participants thrive professionally and build meaningful\, lasting connections. \nThe event is bilingual (Chinese & English) and co-organized by VNC\, MEEEI\, IPCF (Stichting Interculturele Participatie van Chinese Families)\, and Chinese School Amsterdam\, combining the deep community roots of Chinese networks with the institutional knowledge and professional reach of VNC. This collaboration enriches the content and audience mix\, and creates a truly win-win platform for integration\, empowerment\, and future collaboration. \nSee flyer below for more information about speakers and their focus points: \n															\n																														 \nThe schedule for the event will be as follows:\n13:00 – Registration \n13:30–14:10 – Welcome \n14:15–15:00 – Round 1: Round Table discussion \n15:00–15:30 – Break \n15:30–16:15 – Round 2: Round Table discussion \n16:15–16:30 – Thank You \n16:30–17:00 – Networking opportunities \n\n \n\nBuy Your Tickets Here:\nUnfortunately\, all available tickets have been sold out. We hope to welcome you at a future event.
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T210000
DTSTAMP:20250603T071112Z
CREATED:20250602T201038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T071112Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Ma Yansong
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Ma Yansong\n \nJoin this unique event with Ma Yansong\, the architect of the newly opened Museum of Migration in Rotterdam. \nBeijing-born architect Ma Yansong is an important voice in a new generation of architects. He designs futuristic\, organic and technically advanced buildings\, inspired by the Eastern philosophy of harmony with nature. His vision of the future city focuses on the spiritual and emotional needs of its citizens. He aims to bring people\, the city and the environment into balance with each other. A special article regarding Ma Yansong and his MAD Architects can be found on the VNC website. \nThanks to the partnership with the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam\, VNC has a limited number of entrance tickets (for members only). In addition\, participants will get a private guided tour in the exhibition of Ma Yansong in the Nieuwe Instituut. (https://nieuweinstituut.nl/en/projects/ma-yansong-architectuur-emotie) \nIt is recommended to visit the Museum of Migration before this event to get the real look and feel of this architectural icon.  Home – Fenix \nProgramme \n18:30 – Guided Tour Ma Yansong’s exhibition \n19:30 – Welcome to the evening programme \n19:35 – Ma Yansong in Conversation with Aric Chen \n20:20 – Launch of Fenix – A Museum as Metaphor by Anne Kremers about the museum’s first month open \n20:30 – Conversation between Aric Chen\, Ma Yansong\, Rubén Dario Kleimeer\, András Szántó and Anne Kremers about Fenix – A Museum as Metaphor \n21:00 – Book signing by Ma Yansong & drinks at Het Nieuwe Café \nBook launch \nIn the evening\, we celebrate the launch of the publication of the new Fenix museum\, for which MAD Architects designed the Tornado\, the imposing spiral staircase that winds its way through the building to the roof. Photographer Rubén Dario Kleimeer\, who took the photos for the book\, will give a short presentation during the evening. \nExhibition “Ma Yansong. Architecture and Emotion” \nFrom 17 May to 12 October\, the Nieuwe Instituut will host the exhibition Ma Yansong. Architecture and Emotion\, an overview of the work of MAD Architects\, led by Ma Yansong\, Dang Qun and Yosuke Hayano. Ma Yansong: Architecture and Emotion \nRegistration \nDue to the very limited number of tickets available\, we only admit VNC members to participate. Also\, each person can only register for 1 person. \nLocation: Nieuwe Instituut\, Museumpark 25\, 3015 EK Rotterdam \nDate: Thursday 26 June \nTime: 18:30-21:00 \nLanguage: English \nPrice: 7\,50 € (for VNC members only)
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T113000
DTSTAMP:20250613T231133Z
CREATED:20250613T231133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T231133Z
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SUMMARY:Beijing Tongzhou District Cooperation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Beijing\, as a world – renowned international metropolis\, is leading the trend of the times with its vigorous development vitality. And Tongzhou District\, as the sub – center of Beijing\, is shouldering the important task of a millennium plan and a national event\, and writing a new chapter of high – quality development on this land full of opportunities. \nConference Agenda​\nHost: Tongzhou District People’s Government of Beijing Municipality\nSupporting partner: Savvy Group\, ACIEN\nMeeting Time: 10:00 AM-11:30AM\, June 26th\nVenue：Jollemanhof 26\, Amsterdam \nIf you confirm your participation\, please reply to this email to Mrs. Shirley Yan shirleyyan1001@sina.com before 22nd June.
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250621T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250621T200000
DTSTAMP:20250501T085308Z
CREATED:20250410T130035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T085308Z
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SUMMARY:VNC Chinese Eating Club - 21 June in Rotterdam
DESCRIPTION:Discover the rich and authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine during the VNC Chinese Dining Club! Join a special culinary journey and explore traditional dishes from different regions of China\, from the refined Cantonese cuisine to the spicy and flavorful Sichuan dishes. Each gathering offers not only a delicious meal but also a unique opportunity to 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 you not only enjoy the food but also the story behind it. \nYou can expect a convivial meal at round tables\, where selected dishes are served with explanations\, and you discover the secrets of Chinese culinary traditions together with other connoisseurs. \nExplore varying restaurants in major cities like Amsterdam\, The Hague\, and Rotterdam\, and indulge in surprising flavors! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Chinese cuisine\, discover new tastes\, and learn more about the rich Chinese culture. Sign up quickly for an evening full of discoveries\, conviviality\, and flavor! \n         Your host is OEY Toen Ping. \nDrs. OEY Toen Ping was born in the Netherlands\, attended 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 witnessed the change and modernization of China up close. \nDuring his trips to China\, he has enjoyed hundreds of meals. Often\, he received explanations about the uniqueness\, ingredients\, and preparation methods of the dishes. Curious for more knowledge about Chinese cuisine (in China\, 8 main cuisines are distinguished)\, Mr. Oey visited training programs and schools for chefs and was able to take a look inside many Chinese kitchens. \nIn Chinese restaurants in the Netherlands\, alongside 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\, promoting dishes from Chinese regions. Curious about this new offering\, he began a search for ‘the flavors of China in the Netherlands’. After a while\, the idea for the VNC China Dining Club was born: let’s search together with more people for the ‘flavors of China in the Netherlands’. \nMr. Oey will take you on a journey in the Netherlands to taste special Chinese dishes and will share his knowledge about Chinese food with you. \nRegister here:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250618T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250618T220000
DTSTAMP:20250611T192218Z
CREATED:20250611T192218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T192218Z
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SUMMARY:Een avond met Jeanne Boden over haar literaire memoir 'De Grens'
DESCRIPTION:Een literaire avond over Verlies\, rusteloosheid\, schoonheid\, Europa en China. \nDe grens fluisterde me in dat de wereld groter was dan het grensdorp waarin ik was geboren. Oneindig veel werelden moesten er bestaan. Die wilde ik allemaal zien. Plotseling kwam de dood naast me staan. Heel dicht. Ze omhelsde me innig en zei: Ik laat je nooit meer alleen. \nMarieke Reichwein (China Consult\, Beijing) en Christel van Bree (Dimsum Reizen\, Utrecht) in gesprek met Jeanne Boden. \nJeanne Boden is dr. in de Oosterse Talen en Culturen. Zij is schrijver en kunstenaar. Zij vertaalde Chinese literatuur naar het Nederlands\, doet onderzoek naar Chinese kunst en werkt als onafhankelijk consultant. Al dertig jaar pendelt ze tussen Europa en Azië. In De Grens verweeft ze maatschappelijke\, politieke\, culturele\, artistieke en filosofische reflecties met diep persoonlijke ervaringen.
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dimsum Reizen":MAILTO:christel@dim-sum.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250616T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250616T190000
DTSTAMP:20250527T204308Z
CREATED:20250410T130858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T204308Z
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SUMMARY:16 June 2025 China Café about Branding in China
DESCRIPTION:Invitation – China Café on June 16 in Utrecht: Building Brands Across Borders – Lessons from China and the West \nThe Netherlands China Association warmly invites you to the next China Café on Monday\, June 16 in Utrecht. This edition dives into a fascinating and highly relevant theme: the differences in brand building between Chinese and Western markets. \nOur special guest is Aldo Spaanjaars\, a seasoned China expert with over 25 years of experience at the crossroads of East and West. He held leadership roles at JWT\, Adidas\, Lacoste\, and Anta Sports—China’s largest sportswear company— was voted Asia Pacific Marketer of the Year and co-authored Dragon Tactics: How Chinese Entrepreneurs Thrive in Uncertainty. Through real-life cases and firsthand experience\, Aldo will explore how successful branding is about more than visibility or volume—it’s about strategic clarity\, cultural sensitivity\, and emotional connection. \nWhat will we explore? \nWe’ll contrast how brand loyalty\, storytelling\, regulation\, and consumer expectations differ between the 2 markets. Topics include: \n\nWhy brand trust and consistency matter more in the West—and how that changes your marketing approach.\nWhy the quest for “the new new” drives marketing in China and what that means for your brand.\nHow important is local relevance—and what does that actually mean for Western brands?\nWhy copy-pasting strategies abroad often fails—and what to do instead\nHow brands like Haier and Shein have adapted successfully by blending global strategy with local insight.\n\nIn the West\, brand = trust = long-term value. Yet in China\, success often comes from speed\, trend adoption\, and digital scale. Understanding both playbooks—and knowing when to adjust—is the key to global success. \nJoin us on June 16 for an insightful and pragmatic conversation with Aldo Spaanjaars on how Chinese and Western branding truly differ—and what that means for businesses\, marketers\, and anyone operating between worlds. \nWe look forward to welcoming you! \nBuy your tickets here:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250604T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250604T170000
DTSTAMP:20250601T161459Z
CREATED:20250403T090646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161459Z
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SUMMARY:Company visit to Huawei
DESCRIPTION:On June 4\, VNC is organizing a company visit to Huawei in Rijswijk. Huawei is one of the largest Chinese technology companies worldwide\, known for its telecom equipment\, smartphones and other innovative technology products and services. The company was founded in 1987 and has grown to become one of the largest suppliers of network equipment and smartphones in the world. In addition\, Huawei has a whole arsenal of innovative products and technologies for both consumers and businesses with which the company wants to contribute to a sustainable future in which the possibilities of technology are fully exploited.    \nThe purpose of this visit is to get to know Huawei as a company better and to understand therole it plays in various technological developments. The preliminary program is as follows:  \nProgramme\n14:30       Welcome / Reception\n15:00       Introduction Huawei\n15:20       Guide tour of the Experience Center\n16:10       Q&A\n16:30       Drinks/Networking\n17:00       End \n  \n \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, 4 June 2025 \nTime: 14:30-17:00 \nLocation: Huawei Nederland\, Laan van Vredenoord 56\, 2289 DJ Rijswijk \nTicket: Members en students free; Non-members 10\,00 € \n\nBuy your tickets here:
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
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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:The KVVAK is pleased to announce a lecture-filled afternoon on Saturday May 24 engaging in the exploration of the life and legacy of C.T. Loo (1880–1957)\, one of the most influential figures in the history of Asian art collecting. \nTo learn more about this event and purchase tickets\, please visit the KVVAK website: https://www.kvvak.nl/agenda/2025/save-the-date-monsieur-loo/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250522T160000
DTSTAMP:20250313T091020Z
CREATED:20250313T091020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T091020Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Visit Dragons and Demons\, Groninger Museum
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAt the end of last year\, three of our board members visited this exhibition. We were very impressed by the scope\, variety\, and beauty of this ceramics exhibition curated by a young ambitious Chinese junior curator. Therefore\, we want to organize two more visits this year. As last year\, the visits will be guided by this enthusiastic curator who brought the pieces to life with his stories and knowledge. We invite you on a journey through 5000 years of Asian ceramics. Discover the beautiful shapes and paintings of the bowls\, plates\, and statues. The objects tell stories about cultural practices and rituals\, such as drinking tea and burning incense\, or themes like immortality\, gods\, animals\, dragons\, and demons.       \nThe dates are confirmed: Thursday\, May 22 and Saturday\, September 27. Register in time to secure a spot. The maximum number of people per visit is 20. Guided tour is free for VNC members and €5 for non-members. Museum entrance fees are at your own expense!
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250519T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250519T220000
DTSTAMP:20250517T110323Z
CREATED:20250403T100454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T110323Z
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SUMMARY:VNC China Pubquiz!
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to the VNC China Pubquiz: A Fun and Educational Event for Chinese and Dutch People! \nDo you enjoy testing your knowledge about China and China in the Netherlands? Or are you simply looking for a fun evening with friends or colleagues? Then you can’t miss the VNC China Pubquiz! 🎉 \nWhether you’re a true China expert or just curious about the rich culture\, history\, and fascinating facts of both China and China in the Netherlands\, the VNC China Pubquiz has something for everyone! It’s the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge\, make new friends\, and share some laughs over funny\, interesting\, and sometimes surprising questions. \nWhat can you expect? \n\nFun and challenging questions about China and China in the Netherlands\nTeamwork: Collaborate with others to come up with the best answers and win great prizes!\nA friendly atmosphere: Meet other Chinese and Dutch people in a relaxed and informal setting\nTasty snacks and drinks: Enjoy typical flavors from both countries\n\n  \nWhen?May 19\, 2025\, 18.45 – 22.00 \nWhere? \n\n\nSTADIUM DE VLIERT\, Founders Box\nVictorialaan 21\n5213 JG ‘s-Hertogenbosch \n\n\n1) Sign Up as a TeamGather at least 4 and a maximum of 5 team members. the team captain registers and buys the seperate 4 or 5 tickets for the whole team\, so we know you’re all part of the same team. You can fill in your team name under ‘organisation’ or email it to info@vnc-china.nl. \n2) Sign Up as an IndividualSign up\, and we will place you in a team with other individual participants. It’s a great opportunity to meet other China enthusiasts. \nRegistration and CostsParticipants pay €15.00 / VNC members and Students pay €7.50. For this price\, you can participate in the quiz and receive a first drink and snacks. \nNote! Workinglanguage is English. The number of spots for this popular event is limited. \nThe Program18:45 – Arrival and registration19:15 – Quiz start\, welcome\, and explanation19:30 – Picture round (Round 1)19:45 – Rounds 2 + 320:15 – Break20:45 – Interim standings and rounds 4 + 521:30 – Scoring21:45 – Final standings\, award ceremony\, and after-drinks \nAbout the QuizmastersThe VNC China Pubquiz is organized by VNC in close collaboration with the quizmasters Fred Sengers and Ed Sander.Fred Sengers is an independent publicist\, speaker\, and researcher on Modern China. He publishes about the news and its background and interpretation on his own website\, www.blogaap.nl\, discusses it in the media\, gives guest lectures at universities and colleges\, and is a frequently requested speaker and chairman at conferences\, seminars\, and workshops. He also offers advice and support to organizations that work closely with China.Ed Sander from ChinaTalk is a China tech watcher & analyst. He writes for Tech Buzz China and ChinaTalk about digital innovation\, technology\, and also cultural differences between the Netherlands and China. Ed shares his knowledge of digital innovation on the internet and in retail in China as a speaker. Additionally\, Ed organizes study and inspiration trips through ChinaTechTrip. During these trips\, he combines his lectures with immersion in real Chinese life. \nSign up quickly and register your team!This will be an evening full of fun\, new discoveries\, and great memories. We hope to see you there! 🌟 \nGot questions? Contact us at info@vnc-china.nl. \nSee you soon! \nThe VNC China Pubquiz Team \nMet dank aan onze sponsors: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPlease sign up here:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T200000
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SUMMARY:VNC Chinese Eating Club - 15 May in Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:Discover the rich and authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine during the VNC Chinese Dining Club! Join a special culinary journey and explore traditional dishes from different regions of China\, from the refined Cantonese cuisine to the spicy and flavorful Sichuan dishes. Each gathering offers not only a delicious meal but also a unique opportunity to 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 you not only enjoy the food but also the story behind it. \nYou can expect a convivial meal at round tables\, where selected dishes are served with explanations\, and you discover the secrets of Chinese culinary traditions together with other connoisseurs. \nExplore varying restaurants in major cities like Amsterdam\, The Hague\, and Rotterdam\, and indulge in surprising flavors! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Chinese cuisine\, discover new tastes\, and learn more about the rich Chinese culture. Sign up quickly for an evening full of discoveries\, conviviality\, and flavor! \n         Your host is OEY Toen Ping. \nDrs. OEY Toen Ping was born in the Netherlands\, attended 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 witnessed the change and modernization of China up close. \nDuring his trips to China\, he has enjoyed hundreds of meals. Often\, he received explanations about the uniqueness\, ingredients\, and preparation methods of the dishes. Curious for more knowledge about Chinese cuisine (in China\, 8 main cuisines are distinguished)\, Mr. Oey visited training programs and schools for chefs and was able to take a look inside many Chinese kitchens. \nIn Chinese restaurants in the Netherlands\, alongside 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\, promoting dishes from Chinese regions. Curious about this new offering\, he began a search for ‘the flavors of China in the Netherlands’. After a while\, the idea for the VNC China Dining Club was born: let’s search together with more people for the ‘flavors of China in the Netherlands’. \nMr. Oey will take you on a journey in the Netherlands to taste special Chinese dishes and will share his knowledge about Chinese food with you. \nRegister here:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20250506T130713Z
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SUMMARY:General Members Meeting VNC
DESCRIPTION:                \nGeneral Members Meeting of the VNC on Saturday\, May 10th\nIt’s time again for our annual General Members Meeting (ALV). We cordially invite members to attend on Saturday\, May 10th at our VNC office at Burgemeester van Karnebeeklaan 6\, The Hague. The meeting starts at 11:00 AM and promises to be an interesting\, engaging gathering with important updates and decisions. \nBettine Vriesenkoop\, member of the VNC Advisory Committee\, will speak after the meeting about her experiences with China in light of her upcoming VNC-supported trip to Shanghai. \nWhy your presence is important\nAs a member\, you are an indispensable part of the VNC. The meeting offers an excellent opportunity to look back on the past year and look forward together. Your input and involvement are therefore very important for the direction and activities of our association in the coming years. During the ALV\, insight will be provided into the activities of the past year\, and the opportunity will be offered to contribute ideas about the future\, such as the 50th anniversary of the VNC in 2026. \nAfter the ALV\, members and guests are invited to the Atrium for drinks and snacks during a briefing on current developments regarding China. \nThe official invitation and accompanying documents will be distributed and made available for viewing at least 14 days in advance\, in accordance with the statutes. Suggestions for agenda items and any other business are welcome (info@vnc-China.nl). We hope to welcome you on May 10th and look forward to a constructive and engaging General Members Meeting. \n  \nRegister Here:\nHelaas dit evenement heeft reeds plaatsgevonden. Er zijn geen tickets meer te koop.
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/algemene-ledenvergadering-vnc/
LOCATION:VNC kantoor\, Burgemeester van Karnebeeklaan 6\, Den Haag\, 2585BB
CATEGORIES:VNC event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250324T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250324T190000
DTSTAMP:20250313T085840Z
CREATED:20250221T121412Z
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SUMMARY:China Café - China’s ambitions in the AI domain
DESCRIPTION:China Café – China’s ambities op het gebied van AI \nWith Prof. Yingqian Zhang\, Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Dr. Judith van Stegeren\, machine learning engineer at Datakami. \nChina’s rapid rise in artificial intelligence is not only evident in large-scale investments but also in groundbreaking innovations such as DeepSeek. This Chinese AI company is shaking up the world with powerful open-source models that are changing the playing field. What does this development mean for global AI dynamics? How significant is China’s lead? We will interview Prof. Yingqian Zhang about the impact of DeepSeek and China’s broader AI ambitions and ask Dr. Judith van Stegeren about the implications for Dutch businesses. \nWelcome to yet another fascinating China Café\, the place where professionals who work with China on a daily basis have been meeting and sharing knowledge since 2007. \nLanguage: English \nInterviewer: Lianne Baaij\, Board Member VNC \nWho is this event for?\nThis China Café is of interest to anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the Chinese business climate and economic outlook. Meet Dutch and Chinese colleagues and entrepreneurs for a drink at the bar and expand your professional network!\n \nAddress: Stadsbrasserie De Utrechter\, Vredenburg 40\, 3511 BD Utrecht\nTime: March 24\, 2025\, arrival from 17:00\, interview from 17:45\, networking until 19:00\n \n  \nBuy your tickets here:\n\nAbout the speakers \n																														 \nYingqian Zhang is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and specializes in Artificial Intelligence for decision-making. Her research focuses on machine learning\, deep reinforcement learning\, data-driven optimization\, and socially aware algorithms. She holds leadership roles\, including Chair of the Benelux Association for Artificial Intelligence (BNVKI) and is a member of the technical board of the European Big Data Value Association (BDVA). \n																														 \nJudith van Stegeren is a machine learning engineer. She is a co-founder of Datakami\, a specialized software engineering company in generative AI. Datakami offers remote expertise to technology companies that have AI at their core. Judith holds a PhD in computer science from the University of Twente\, where she researched text generation in the early days of Large Language Models. Today\, she helps companies solve the unique challenges of running generative AI models in production\, focusing on developing new applications and improving existing models and infrastructure.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250303T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250303T203000
DTSTAMP:20250413T111027Z
CREATED:20250218T154433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T111027Z
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SUMMARY:Informatie bijeenkomst -Tafeltenniskamp te Shanghai 26 juli t/m 9 augustus 2025
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a unique table tennis experience? \nOn Monday March 3rd is the last information meeting about the Table Tennis Camp in Shanghai (from July 26th to August 9th) at the CTTC academy. This is your chance to discover all the ins and outs of this special sporting adventure! \nLocation:TTV Tempo TeamPresident Kennedylaan 5\, 1079 MB Amsterdam \nStart time: 7:30 PM \nThere are still a few places available! \nFor players up to and including 21 years old the following applies: if there are no more than 10-12 registrations in this category\, we will provide the flight ticket free of charge. We distinguish between two groups: \n\nYoung talents\nSeniors (advice: minimum premier division level)\n\nIn collaboration with Netherlands China Association (VNC) and Silk Mandarin Language School Shanghai. \nMore information can be found on our website. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity and come on March 3rd at 7:30 PM to hear all the details\, free entry. We look forward to welcoming you! \nSign up here:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250204T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250204T210000
DTSTAMP:20241204T154841Z
CREATED:20241009T215338Z
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SUMMARY:Feb. 4\, 2025 - Bettine Vriesekoop at the University of Twente
DESCRIPTION:\nOn Tuesday\, Feb. 4\, 2025\, VNC\, in collaboration with Studium Generale University of Twente\, is hosting a lecture by Bettine Vriesekoop on her latest book: Chinese Wisdom in a Ball; The Game of Tao. \n\nIn her latest book\, her most personal to date\, Bettine describes what she learned from the Taoist attitude to life\, playing table tennis against and training with the Chinese.What is this book about: Her love of table tennis led Bettine Vriesekoop to a deep interest in China. In her sports career and her further life\, a Taoist attitude to life would give her support and guidance. So what does this Chinese philosophy of the sage Laozi entail\, what has Bettine learned from it and what can we too learn from the Tao?  Bettine explains this through personal experiences: as a table tennis player who made it to the absolute top partly because of her Chinese insights\, as a correspondent for NRC Handelsblad in Beijing\, as a writer and nowadays as a table tennis coach.In addition to these biographical sketches\, Vriesekoop also provides us with a – modest – textbook based on verses from the Tao book Dao de jing. In doing so\, she gives us simple exercises to find balance in the game. The Chinese wisdom she imparts with bat and ball thus make her training sessions also lessons for everyday life.  Date: Tuesday\, February 4\, 2025 \n\nTime: 19:30-21:00 \n\nLocation: De Vrijhof\, De Veldmaat 5\, 7522 NM Enschede \n\nAdmission is free. VNC members and UT students have priority.  \n\n\n\nSign up here:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250109T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250109T150000
DTSTAMP:20241219T180903Z
CREATED:20241203T130909Z
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SUMMARY:Visit the 'Wu Zetian' exhibition with VNC
DESCRIPTION:On January 9\, we will visit the Wu Zetian exhibition at Kermaniekmuseum Prinsessehof. At 14:00 we will provide a guided tour in Dutch\, English and Chinese of the this unique exhibition. An exhibition focusing not only on the life of China’s only empress\, but also her time\, art and religious influences during the Tang dynasty.   \nIt is a major exhibition and was created with the cooperation of Chinese authorities and as many as 8 Chinese museums. Don’t miss this one!  \nAdmission – free for VNC members (excluding museum admission) \nFor non-VNC members 5 euros (excluding museum admission) \nOrder your tickets:
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241215T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241215T170000
DTSTAMP:20241219T173840Z
CREATED:20241109T110729Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Discover the world of mahjong! Many Dutch people have the classic game in their cupboard\, but who really knows all the rules? And what about those mysterious sticks? Mahjong has many variants. Perhaps you know the Japanese riichi variant from anime movies\, in which patience and avoiding loss are crucial. Or maybe you’ve ever seen people in China playing the fast-paced\, combination-oriented Hong Kong variant on the streets. Chinese Mahjong Competition Rules (MCR) requires strategic thinking and a touch of opportunism. Of course\, there is the online variant where you have to find pairs\, but we’re going to leave that online nicely on this afternoon. After all\, we have some great games ahead of us. What are we going to do? Play! Especially play. We will focus on MCR\, if there is a lot of interest we will also organize a meeting around riichi. After a brief explanation of the basic terms and how to start the game\, we will get down to business. Topics will include:         \n\nHow to start the game (positioning\, wall building\, direction of play)\nThe terms pung\, kong\, chow\nHow to make a valid mahjong hand\nPoints\n\nIf you are already advanced but want to gain new insights\, you are also welcome. After a pleasant afternoon of mahjong there is the possibility to have dinner together at your own expense. Location: Zijp 25\, Zijpendaalseweg 25\, Arnhem\nDate: December 15\, 2024\nTime: 14:00-17:00\nCost: free for VNC members\, €5 for non-VNC members (pay on location) Zijp 25 is within walking distance of Arnhem Central Station. Nearby parking is usually paid parking.  \nBuy your tickets here:
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
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