A Personal Account by Ziying Wu The Chinese graphic design landscape is undergoing a meteoric evolution. Caught between the commercial pressures of a hyper-dynamic domestic market and the restrained traditions of the European design world, Ziying Wu – who is intimately familiar with both markets – searched for her own
On Friday, June 19, 2026, the start of the new herring season was festively celebrated in the harbor of Scheveningen during the Largest Herring Party. This annual event brought together representatives from the business community, the fishing industry and international cooperation partners around one of the most famous Dutch traditions:
by: Lotte Bakker During the last China Café on June 8, 2026 at the Stadsbrasserie de Utrechter, economist and China expert Heleen Mees was a guest. She provided a clear and occasionally alarming picture of how China, following the bursting of the real estate bubble in 2021, consciously chose to
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 &
