The underreported dark side of China’s economic growth by Aldo Spaanjaars China’s economic success story has a downside that until recently remained underreported. Under the banner of neijuan (内卷)– literally ‘involution’ – a paradoxical crisis is unfolding: despite enormous innovative power and capital, price wars and overcapacity are eroding profitability
Our partner, The Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China, is exploring the possibility of organising a Benelux delegation visit to the Canton Fair in October 2026 and has launched a survey to understand the interest and needs of potential participants. The Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China acts as a
19 September 2026, 11:00 – 14:00 (lunch included) Location: Business School Netherlands, Herenstraat 25, 4116 BK Buren Members are welcome to attend the annual General Members Meeting (GMM). This time it will take place at the beautiful location of BSN in Buren, thanks to the Business School Netherlands (BSN). The
Discover Maastricht’s surprising China connections What do Maastricht and China have in common? More than you might think. During this special city walk, you will discover how the history of Maastricht has surprising interfaces with the economic, cultural and political development of China. We start at 14:00 in the beautiful
22 August guided tour of the photo exhibition Flowers in the mirror by Ruben Lundgren 11:00-13:00 Fotomuseum Den Haag, Stadhouderslaan 43 2517 HV The Hague. Especially for the Netherlands China Association, photographer and curator Ruben Lundgren takes us to this special solo exhibition in the Netherlands. With the
by Richard van Ostende In an earlier article, Richard van Ostende paid attention to to the new criteria by which products are classified as ‘domestic’ in public tenders in China. (See: https://www.vnc-china.nl/nieuwe-aanbestedingsregels-bieden-nieuwe-kansen/ In this second contribution, he dives deeper into China’s foreign investment policy and guides us step by step
by Astrid Bouwman Perhaps a Tuesday isn’t the most obvious day of the week to go out for dinner, but for fans of Cantonese cuisine, every day is a suitable day. That turned out to be the case on Tuesday, June 16, at restaurant Ming Dynasty in The Hague, where
After Italy, China is the country with the most World Heritage Sites in the world: no less than sixty! During this lecture, Monique Groeneveld will take us on a virtual journey and visit a selection of the most impressive and iconic places, which together reflect the rich history and enchanting
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
