Brings China closer

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The Netherlands China Association

Brings China closer:
via information, dialogue en connections

The VNC is an independent active association dedicated to sharing knowledge and networking in the cultural, business and educational fields in order to create better dialogue and cooperation between the Netherlands and China.

To this end, we regularly organize events and publish interesting articles in our periodical ChinaNU+.

We do this non-profit, without political or religious affiliation and with purely unpaid volunteers as board and staff. We have been doing this for more than 48 years.

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ChinaNU+

VNC’s own articles about China’s culture, economy, and science

Three strong assets; ASML, the AI Act and Mistral; Is Europe taking a third path within the AI rivalry between the US and China?
Three strong assets; ASML, the AI Act and Mistral; Is Europe taking a third path within the AI rivalry between the US and China?

01/08/2026

by Vici Gao Since I moved to the Netherlands, I have noticed something strange. People here rarely talk about AI in the way they do in Silicon Valley. There is […]
‘Neijuan’ or ‘Involution’, What is it Really?
‘Neijuan’ or ‘Involution’, What is it Really?

27/07/2026

The underreported dark side of China’s economic growth by Aldo Spaanjaars China’s economic success story has a downside that until recently remained underreported. Under the banner of neijuan (内卷)– literally […]
Navigating China’s Foreign Investment System
Navigating China’s Foreign Investment System

08/07/2026

by Richard van Ostende In an earlier article, Richard van Ostende paid attention to to the new criteria by which products are classified as ‘domestic’ in public tenders in China. […]
Design in China: Between Western Tradition and Asian unpredictability
Design in China: Between Western Tradition and Asian unpredictability

30/06/2026

A Personal Account by Ziying Wu The Chinese graphic design landscape is undergoing a meteoric evolution. Caught between the commercial pressures of a hyper-dynamic domestic market and the restrained traditions […]
China NU, Nearly Half a Century Old, Part 10
China NU, Nearly Half a Century Old, Part 10

24/06/2026

by Jaap Post If you have been a member of VNC for a long time, you undoubtedly have a stack of China NU magazines lying around. It is a beautiful […]
A Massive Chinese Culinary Bible Filled with Regional Recipes
A Massive Chinese Culinary Bible Filled with Regional Recipes

23/06/2026

Interview with Sinologist and cookbook author Alice de Jongby Marilou den Outer This year, De bijbel van de Chinese keuken (The Bible of Chinese Cuisine) was released as part of […]

Upcoming events

A combination of VNC’s own activities and events from other organizations, interesting for our target group.

Aug14
Dining club
Organized by VNC

14 August @ 18:00 - 20:30

VNC China Eetclub 13 – Cantonese dinner

Dimsum King Amsterdam

VNC China Eetclub 13 Cantonese dinner Friday the 14th of august 2026 from 18:00 to 20:30 Restaurant Dimsum King, Fogostraat 20, Amsterdam (accessible by tram line 1) This restaurant is […]
Aug20
Organized by VNC

20 August @ 20:00 - 21:00

In conversation with the VNC board

Online

Dear members, Following the onboarding calls with new members, we as the VNC board would also like to enter into conversation with our existing VNC members. In this session, you […]
Aug22
Organized by VNC

22 August @ 11:00 - 13:00

22 August guided tour of the photo exhibition Flowers in the mirror by Ruben Lundgren

Fotomuseum Den Haag Den Haag

22 August guided tour of the photo exhibition Flowers in the mirror by Ruben Lundgren 11:00-13:00 Fotomuseum Den Haag, Stadhouderslaan 43 2517 HV The Hague.   Especially for the Netherlands […]
Sep07
Organized by VNC

7 September @ 19:00 - 21:30

September 7th, Between Tradition and Transition – Love, Sexuality and Intimacy in the Netherlands and China

Universiteit van Amsterdam Amsterdam

Between Tradition and Transition – Love, Sexuality and Intimacy in the Netherlands and China How are changing social values reshaping the way we experience love, intimacy, and relationships? In this […]
Sep19
Organized by VNC

19 September @ 11:00 - 14:00

SAVE-THE-DATE: VNC General Members Meeting (GMM)

Business School Nederland Buren

19 September 2026, 11:00 – 14:00 (lunch included) Location: Business School Netherlands, Herenstraat 25, 4116 BK Buren Members are welcome to attend the annual General Members Meeting (GMM). This time […]

China knowledge

VNC provides a platform for organizations dedicated to acquiring and sharing knowledge about China. We believe research in this field is essential and support it wherever possible.

Our partners

VNC enjoys working with organizations that are engaged with China in the broadest sense. The VNC is always open to new partnerships — together we can achieve more.

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