by Jaap Post If you have been a member of VNC for a long time, you undoubtedly have a stack of China NU magazines lying around. It is a beautiful publication containing a wealth of information. In the run-up to the 50th anniversary, Jaap Post is reading through them all
Interview with Sinologist and cookbook author Alice de Jongby Marilou den Outer This year, De bijbel van de Chinese keuken (The Bible of Chinese Cuisine) was released as part of the popular ‘culinary bible’ series by publisher Carrera Culinair. The author is Sinologist Alice de Jong, who began collecting Chinese
Door Xixi Wangm.m.v. Lilian Kranenburg In the autumn of 2026, VNC will organize a group trip to China centred on the theme Healthy Living in China, exploring topics such as exercise, nutrition, and preventive healthcare. In preparation for this journey, XiXi Wang has written a three-part series on healthcare in
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
