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On 27 November 2025, nearly 200 guests gathered at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel at Schiphol for the annual China Network Event<\/b>, co-organised by VNC<\/b>, ACIEN<\/b>, and NCBC<\/b>. The evening marked two major milestones: 20 years of ACIEN<\/g> and 50 years of EU\u2013China relations<\/g>. With close to 30 organisations represented at the information market<\/b>, the event lived up to its theme: Stronger Together<\/b>. <\/p>

The programme unfolded in two parts, beginning with company introductions and presentations. VNC board member Lianne Baaij<\/g> opened the session as moderator. The audience then enjoyed various pitches of companies participating in the informatioon market before hearing three insightful presentations: <\/p>

• A case for a new model of cooperation<\/b>
  Aldo Spaanjaars<\/i>, Owner of Dragon Strategies, author of Dragon Tactics<\/i>, and VNC Board Member<\/li>
• ESG Risks and Opportunities in Chinese Companies\u2019 Expansion into Europe<\/b>
  Charbel Moussa<\/i>, partner KPMG<\/li>
• From Street to the Star: A New Smart and Green Solution for Urban Transportation<\/b>
  Qinlink Logistics<\/i><\/i><\/li><\/ul>

  The second part of the event featured a series of VIP speeches and keynote contributions.
  Opening remarks were given by Mr. Pan Zhi <\/b> (ACIEN Secretary General), followed by welcome speeches from:<\/p>

  • Mr. HE Lingzhi <\/b>, ACIEN Chairman<\/li>
  • Mrs. Monique Knapen<\/b>, VNC Chairwoman<\/li>
  • Mr. Jochum Haakma <\/b>, NCBC Chairman<\/li><\/ul>

    Keynotes were delivered by:<\/p>

    • Mr. Erwin Nijsse <\/b>, Director-General for Business & Innovation, Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs<\/li>
    • Mr. Jin Yuan <\/b>, Commercial Counsellor, Chinese Embassy<\/li>
    • Mr. Liu Jiandong <\/b>, Chairman of the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) and Chairman of Bank of China (Europe) S.A.<\/li><\/ul>

      A festive highlight was the celebration of the ACIEN Football Team<\/b>, now supported by Bridge Football Club<\/b>, the owner of FC Den Bosch. The evening continued with an anniversary cake-cutting ceremony<\/b> and a lively group photo session<\/b>. <\/p>

      Guests concluded the night with a networking dinner featuring a great buffet \u2014 and Chinese baijiu to toast the occasion.<\/p>

      In a challenging geopolitical environment, speakers emphasised a shared message:
      finding ways to work together remains essential.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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