Chinese gardens developed more than 3000 years ago. These include the extensive “impressive gardens” of the Chinese emperors as well as the more intimate gardens, laid out by scholars, poets, former officials and merchants. These gardens are meant to reflect and escape from the outside world. The starting point here
The VNC Competition, organised in collaboration with Nuffic, challenged secondary school pupils to show in a creative way what fascinates them about China. In words or images, they could give their personal view of a country full of contrasts, where age-old traditions and modern developments come together. From the entries,
The Netherlands China Association (VNC) is looking for an ambitious and creative communication intern to shape the run-up to our 50th anniversary in 2027. For almost 50 years, VNC has been striving to bring China closer to the Netherlands by creating an informed dialogue about: Culture & Society, Business &
Book review by Nout Wellink Nout Wellink read the book Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future, which compares superpowers China and the United States. Author Dan Wang – who has lived in both worlds – explores themes such as technology, construction and infrastructure, the one-child policy, and the COVID-19
🎬 For the new drama series King of the Red Light District, DOOR van DOOREN Casting is looking for East Asian men of various ages and backgrounds. The series, produced by VPRO and Lemming Film and directed by Tim Oliehoek, tells the story of Maurits “Zwarte Joop” de Vries and
By Richard van Ostende The introduction of uniform national standards for ‘domestic products’ within Chinese government procurement as of January 1, 2026 marks an significant policy shift for foreign companies operating in China. With the new framework, the Chinese government creates greater clarity regarding the criteria used to classify products
Again at a special location: FC Den Bosch’s De Vliert Stadium, owned by Bridge Football Group with Chinese roots. With 72 participants divided into 15 teams, it was again an evening full of humor, competition and surprising insights about China. Led by experienced quizmasters Fred Sengers and Ed Sander, the
VNC China Dining Club joins the table at Da Tang Dynasty Hand-pulled Noodles Bar by Astrid Bouwman For the first time in the history of the VNC China Dining Club, there is no rice on the table, but noodles made from wheat flour. In Northern China, this forms the staple
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
