by Dr. Dan KJ Vercammen (translated from English by the editors) Dr. Dan KJ Vercammen is an anthropologist and sinologist, specializing in Taoist culture and practices. Trained as a Taoist doctor, alchemist and master of martial arts, he has been teaching and researching Taoism since the early 1980s, and has
On September 8, the China Café once again took place at the Stadsbrasserie in Utrecht, bringing together professionals, students, and China enthusiasts. This edition focused on the timely and complex topic of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in China. The guest speaker was Valérie Hoeks, strategy advisor and founder of China
by Ans Hooft The sky came falling down. That’s how the Chinese say it when disaster strikes, and that’s exactly how it felt for me. My ayi just told me she’s returning to her hometown to care for her newborn grandchild. After twelve years of loyal service, I was not
Our chair, Monique Knapen, recently visited China as part of a two-week table tennis clinic, a joint project between VNC and Bettine Vriesekoop. In between, she held meetings in Shanghai, Beijing, and Nanjing with Chinese organizations to reactivate existing contacts. These inspiring encounters opened new doors for cooperation between the
Boekbespreking door Nout Wellink Sulmaan Wasif Khan’s The Struggle for Taiwan: A History is the outcome of his quest to uncover the causes of the recurring tensions surrounding Taiwan. To understand the present, Khan argues, one must first understand the past. Taiwan’s past is complex and riddled with contradictions. His
We are delighted that you are joining us, alongside many other leaders and experts, to the Creative Industry Dialogue, taking place on October 22 at Capital C in Amsterdam and October 23 at the Crowne Plaza in Antwerp. Across the Benelux, creativity is driving new frontiers in architecture, interior design,
by Astrid Bouwman China means something different to everyone: for some a beloved travel destination, for others a professional fascination, a lifelong friendship, an academic field, or a personal memory. In this new series we give members of the Vereniging Nederland China a voice. Who are they, where does their
Monique Knapen After a typical Shanghainese dinner, I ordered a taxi through my app. Chatting along the way, we drove to the Shanghai University of Sports where I was staying with a group of table tennis players for two weeks. The taxi’s dashboard was crammed with little figurines, and with
Prinsjesdag 16 September @ 11:00 – 15:30 Prinsjesdag 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
