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.
by Astrid Bouwman Chi Lau is now a familiar face within VNC. His career from member to board member and then to secretary took place within three years. In addition to his secretary duties, he participates in various subgroups and initiates continouosly activities such as the company visit to Huawei
by Lieven Walther One of the things that amazes me most about China is how easy it is to get from A to B here. In the Netherlands, I quickly feel dependent on my bike or car again. After all, it is well known, public transport doesn’t take you everywhere
by Robert van Kan On 12 September, sinologist Mark Leenhouts was awarded the Martinus Nijhoff Prize 2025, the prestigious literary translation prize of the Cultuurfonds, for his translations from Chinese. The jury describes him as an advocate of both the Chinese and Dutch languages: his work opens worlds, connects perspectives
by Nout Wellink In this article, Nout Wellink updates us on REE. What are REE, what role does it play in the very current trade war and how does it affect geopolitical relations? The author also discusses the historical backgrounds and which way it is going or could go. What
Stronger Together: Celebrating 20 Years of ACIEN and 50 Years of EU–China Relations. On 27 November 2025, nearly 200 guests gathered at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel at Schiphol for the annual China Network Event, co-organised by VNC, ACIEN, and NCBC. The evening marked two major milestones: 20 years of ACIEN
Last Sunday, the VNC organized a cheerful Sinterklaas afternoon — and what a wonderful party it was! For many children it was the very first time that they could experience Sinterklaas together with mom and dad. Saint Nicholas was visibly delighted to see so many Chinese children, and their enthusiasm
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
What fascinates you about China? Do you like to learn more about China and do you want to enthuse others about this fascinating country that is becoming increasingly important in
Discover the rich and authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine during the VNC Chinese Dining Club! Join a special culinary journey and explore traditional dishes from different regions of China, from
