In conversation with John de Weerdt by Marilou den Outer Those who practice Zen in the Netherlands often do so in Japanese style. This is how John de Weerdt came into contact with Buddhism years ago. Driven by curiosity and inquisitiveness, he developed a predilection for source texts. His search
Vlaggetjesdag is an annual large-scale folk festival in Scheveningen that celebrates the arrival of the Hollandse Nieuwe herring. It is a combination of culture, history and fish promotion, where the harbor is full of decorated fishing boats and thousands of people enjoy music, markets and fresh herring. For Dutch and
Part 2: The Iran War Brings China More Benefits Than Drawbacks By Jan van der Putten (read part 1 here: Washington’s Strategic Blunders) Soon after the US-Israeli attack on Iran, it became clear that China was also suffering from the consequences. But the benefits far outweigh them. Trump’s zigzagging blundering
On behalf of the Netherlands China Association (VNC), Chair Monique Knapen, alongside VNC members Robert van Kan and Frank Yang, recently held talks with members of the House of Representatives involved in the China committee within the standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. Through these discussions, the VNC aims to contribute
As a festive start to the herring season, the Largest Herring Party (GHP) in the Netherlands will take place on 19 June in the harbour of Scheveningen. VNC, in collaboration with the Vlaggetjesdag Foundation, is organizing a special gathering of Asian and Dutch entrepreneurs and professionals, members and VIP guests.
Where does robotics really stand today? Which applications are already commercially relevant and: where are expectations perhaps still a bit far ahead of reality? These questions and more were central to the China Café South, in Eindhoven. The evening brought together two complementary perspectives. Jos Elfring, assistant professor of Robotics
by Vici Gao In a world of social media, who decides which cities get seen? How does a city or region put itself on the map? Until recently, it was the work of tourism boards or a unique landmark. Today, individual influencers can make a location trend in the blink
Translators uncover discoveries and face educational challenges by Marilou den Outer Recently, no fewer than three books on Taiwan have been published in Dutch translation. They cover three distinct subjects – the economy, the people and the rich culinary culture – each bridging the past and the present. The paperbacks
Part 1: Washington’s Strategic Blunders By Jan van der Putten In the American-Israeli war against Iran, Trump has done everything wrong that he possibly could, Xi Jinping rightly believes. This is the first part of a diptych about the Iran war. The second part describes how China is profiting immensely
