Sponsors
VNC is a non-profit organization and operates entirely with volunteers. Our activities and operations are funded through membership contributions. In addition, the financial support of our donors is indispensable. Sponsorship starts at €500 and offers various business promotion opportunities. Click here for more information. We are currently sponsored by:
Vanderven Oriental Art is an internationally renowned specialist in ancient Chinese art with a focus on early Chinese pottery, porcelain and art objects.
The family business, founded in 1968, combines generations of expertise with a keen eye for quality and authenticity.
Floris and Nynke van der Ven work from their gallery in ‘s-Hertogenbosch together with museums, collectors and institutions worldwide.
With their in-depth knowledge and passion for ancient Chinese art, they contribute to the preservation and appreciation of art and culture from China.
For more information see: Website: www.vanderven.com; Instagram: @vandervenorientalart; Red Note: Vanderven Oriental Art
The Association of Chinese Investment Enterprises in the Netherlands (ACIEN) is an independent organization with legal person status established in 2005 by Chinese enterprises operating in the Netherlands. After 15 years of development, ACIEN has become the most representative and influential Chinese organization in bilateral economic and trade relations between China and the Netherlands.
Website: https://acien-nl.com/en/home/
Silk Mandarin offers language services and cross-cultural training to help both companies and individuals communicate successfully with China. With tailor-made solutions, including language courses and cultural workshops, Silk Mandarin supports organizations in navigating the Chinese market and helps individuals to better understand and apply the Chinese language and culture. Through their in-depth knowledge of Chinese culture and business practices, they ensure effective communication and strong relationships, both business and personal.
Website: https://www.silkmandarin.cn
The Aegis Consulting Group comprises several entities:
Aegis Management Consulting (AMC) AMC Shanghai and AMC Hong Kong
Through AMC, we support our clients with strategic advice and business support activities (https://aegisgroup.org)
Institute for China Studies (ICS) ICS Hong Kong
Through ICS, we provide executive education programmes (https://china-studies.org)
China Insights (CI) CI Hong Kong
CI is the policy think tank platform of Aegis (https://china-insights.org)
Business School Netherlands (BSN) is an international business school specialising in practice-oriented leadership education based on the Action Learning method. Our mission is to strengthen personal and result-oriented leadership skills that contribute to positive change within organisations and beyond. In our MBA programmes, we combine theory and practice by having students work on challenges from their own professional environment. This ensures that knowledge is applied immediately, creating a sustainable impact within organisations.
For more information, please visit: https://www.bsn.nl/
Dimsum has been creating unique journeys to Asia for 25 years. They offer
tailor-made trips, always with attention and respect for the local communities.
Together with Dimsum, VNC plans to offer a special trip next year around the
theme of “Healthy Living.” Keep an eye on the VNC agenda for details. Click
here to explore Dimsum’s current range of trips – a true specialist in Asia
travel.
Website: https://www.dim-sum.nl/
Qing Bai is the largest training institute for Chinese medicine in the
Netherlands, with multiple locations across the country. VNC is proud of the
longstanding support we have received from this renowned institution.
Preparations are currently underway for a joint event at the end of 2025,
focusing on Healthy Living and Chinese methods. For more information about
Qing Bai and its programs, click here.
Website: https://www.qing-bai.nl/
Collaborative partners
Collaborative partners
VNC enjoys working with organizations that are engaged with China in the broadest sense. Below is a list of organizations we currently collaborate with, or have worked with in the past. VNC is always open to new partnerships — together we can achieve more.
The National Federation of Chinese Organisations in the Netherlands (LFCON) was founded on 26 October 1987 to ensure that all Chinese associations in the Netherlands were united.
De Netherlands China Business Council (NCBC) opgericht in 1964, is een onafhankelijke non-profit organisatie die de handel en samenwerking tussen Nederland en China bevordert. Met een uitgebreid netwerk in beide landen ondersteunt de NCBC bedrijven bij hun markttoegang, partnerschappen en beleidsdialoog. VNC werkt waar het kan met hen samen om de zakelijke belangen te behartigen. De NCBC organiseert regelmatig evenementen die ook toegankelijk zijn voor niet leden.
Website: https://ncbc.nl
The Netherlands Hong Kong Business Association (NHKBA) is an independent, member-driven business network dedicated to supporting Dutch companies and professionals with an interest in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) in China.
Website: https://nhkba.nl/
Bencham (Benelux Chamber of Commerce) is the leading platform for Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourg companies in China. It supports businesses with visa applications, company formation, and trade missions. The intern2china program connects Benelux students with internship opportunities. Through its platforms, services, and events, Bencham acts as a trusted bridge between China and the Benelux region. Its collaboration with VNC focuses on unlocking networks and sharing information. For more information, click here.
Website: https://www.bencham.org/
CSA (Chinese Student Association) represents the interests of Chinese students and is affiliated with Erasmus University in Rotterdam. The association organizes cultural, educational, social, and career-related events for its members, creating a platform where people with a passion for and interest in China can come together, regardless of their background. VNC enjoys working together with CSA.
Website: https://csa-rotterdam.nl/
