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
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
