BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VNC | Vereniging Nederland China - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VNC | Vereniging Nederland China X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VNC | Vereniging Nederland China REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260423T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260423T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T101452Z CREATED:20260414T100102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T101452Z UID:10000218-1776960000-1776967200@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Book launch: Taiwan island of versatility DESCRIPTION:Centuries ago\, the original inhabitants traded deer skins with Chinese and Japanese merchants\, today Taiwan supplies the microchips that keep our digital world running. Taiwan is a versatile island that is constantly reinventing itself. \nOn Thursday 23 April\, Leiden University Libraries (UBL)\, in collaboration with Uitgeverij IJzer\, is organising a book presentation of three books about Taiwan. The editors talk about the book they edited and talk to each other and the audience. \nThe three books tell of a diverse society that is constantly reinventing itself. They tell about the original inhabitants of the island\, the different groups of Austronesians. They discuss history\, the economy and contemporary society. They show something of the rich Taiwanese cuisine and food culture. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/book-launch-taiwan-island-of-versatility/ LOCATION:Leiden Asia Centre\, Doelensteeg 16\, LEIDEN\, Zuid-Holland\, 2311 VL\, Nederland CATEGORIES:Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260424T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260424T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T101310Z CREATED:20260409T153520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T101310Z UID:10000215-1777023900-1777033800@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Wuxi Huishan (Amsterdam) Industrial Cooperation Symposium DESCRIPTION:Wuxi Huishan (Amsterdam) Industrial Cooperation Symposium \nExploring business\, investment and career opportunities between Europe and China \nOn Friday\, 24 April 2026\, the Huishan District Government of Wuxi (China) will host an Industrial Cooperation Symposium in Amsterdam. The event brings together international companies\, entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and (former) students with an interest in global business and cross-border collaboration. \nThis symposium offers a practical introduction to one of China’s most dynamic economic regions. It is equally relevant for those already active internationally and for those exploring opportunities in China for the first time. \nParticipants can expect:\n– Insights into investment and partnership opportunities in sectors such as advanced manufacturing\, technology and innovation\n– Exchange with business leaders\, entrepreneurs and international peers\n– Practical perspectives on entering or working with the Chinese market\n– Opportunities to expand professional networks and explore international career paths \nThe event is open to corporates\, SMEs\, startups\, academic communities\, and individuals considering their next career step in an international context. \nEvent details\nDate: Friday\, 24 April 2026\nTime: 09:45 – 12:30\nLocation: Hyatt Regency Amsterdam (Ballroom)\nAdmission: Free of charge (registration required) \nIf you are interested in attending\, please send a private message to IFA NL BV – Info mailbox with:\nName\nCompany / University\nEmail address\nPhone number \nRegistration is required to secure your place. URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/wuxi-huishan-amsterdam-industrial-cooperation-symposium/ CATEGORIES:Economie en zakelijk,Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260330-Wuxi-Symposium-20260424-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260425T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260425T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155114Z CREATED:20260312T093905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T155114Z UID:10000209-1777125600-1777134600@www.vnc-china.nl SUMMARY:Bicycle Tour: The Chinese Man Who Fell Out the Window and Disappeared DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday April 25 \nTime: 14.00-16.30 \nLocation: The Hague City Center \n \nHow did a Chinese engineer end up seriously injured on the sidewalk of the Prins Mauritslaan? And why was he subsequently kidnapped from the Red Cross Hospital by Chinese diplomats? China expert Fred Sengers takes you on a bicycle tour through The Hague\, visiting the key locations of a case that pushed diplomatic ties between the Netherlands and China to the breaking point: the Welders’ Affair (Lassers-affaire). \nArmed with colorful anecdotes and revealing details\, he will unravel this sensational case that dominated the front pages for weeks back in 1966. Along the way\, he will share another salacious story: how the Dutch Intelligence Service (BVD) spent years infiltrating the Maoist movement\, and how their mole managed to win the trust of the Chinese security service – even shaking hands with Mao. himself. Fred Sengers has published articles on both of these intrigues in the Historisch Nieuwsblad. \nAs the crowning touch\, he will reveals the extreme efforts taken to prevent the discovery of BVD listening devices planted inside the Chinese Embassy. \nMeeting point: Restaurant Gember\, Stadhouderslaan 43 The Hague \nCosts: €15 per person / €10 for VNC members \nNote: Please bring your own bicycle or a rented OV-bike \nRegister here: URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/bike-tour-the-chinese-who-fell-out-of-the-window-and-disappeared/ LOCATION:restaurant gember\, Stadhouderslaan 43\, Den Haag CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vnc-china.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Afbeelding1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR