Again at a special location: FC Den Bosch’s De Vliert Stadium, owned by Bridge Football Group with Chinese roots. With 72 participants divided into 15 teams, it was again an evening full of humor, competition and surprising insights about China. Led by experienced quizmasters Fred Sengers and Ed Sander, the
VNC China Dining Club joins the table at Da Tang Dynasty Hand-pulled Noodles Bar by Astrid Bouwman For the first time in the history of the VNC China Dining Club, there is no rice on the table, but noodles made from wheat flour. In Northern China, this forms the staple
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
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
