Mental health is one of the defining issues of our time. The COVID-19 pandemic, rapid social change, and modern pressures have made mental well-being more pressing than ever. Yet for many immigrants—including the Chinese community in Europe—mental health remains a sensitive or even stigmatized topic. To address this issue, the Foundation of Intercultural Participation of […]
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is one of the most powerful individuals in the world—and one of the least understood. Much can be learned, however, about both Xi Jinping and the nature of the party he leads from the memory and legacy of his father, the revolutionary Xi Zhongxun (1913–2002). How Xi Jinping’s upbringing has affected […]
China is rapidly expanding its nuclear energy capacity. By 2040, the country aims to double its capacity and surpass the United States as the world’s largest nuclear power producer. This development raises important questions about China’s energy security, the role of nuclear power in its energy transition, and the geopolitical implications of this fast-paced expansion. […]
“Millennial Whispers of Paper: Elegance in Artistic Splendor” explores the enduring legacy of paper in Chinese art and its contemporary transformations. Featuring over 80 works by renowned Chinese artists, the exhibition includes paper sculptures, ink paintings, material-based works, and installations that reflect the diversity and creativity of today’s paper-based art practices. The works not only […]
GALERIE KUNSTBROEDERS in DE METAAL KATHEDRAAL THE ART EXPERIENCE UTRECHT DE MEERN Vrijdag 17 oktober: 19-22 uur Zaterdag 18 oktober: 11-18 uur Zondag 18 oktober: 11-18 uur ( adres: Rijkstraatweg 20 3545NA Utrecht) Galerie Kunstbroeders nodigt je uit om van deze Art Experience in volle teugen mee te genieten! VOEL DE KUNST, BELEEF DE ERVARING! […]
Vanaf 18 oktober is er in Bergen een bijzondere tentoonstelling Ik Speel, dus ik ben te zien. Hier zijn kunstwerken van zgn. Toyisten te zien. Het Toyisme is een vrij recente stroming in de kunst en bestaat uit een internationaal collectief van kunstenaars. VNC leden worden van harte uitgenodigd om bij de opening van deze […]
We are delighted that you are joining us, alongside many other leaders and experts, to the Creative Industry Dialogue, taking place on October 22 at Capital C in Amsterdam and October 23 at the Crowne Plaza in Antwerp. Across the Benelux, creativity is driving new frontiers in architecture, interior design, and material innovation. As global […]
China is changing the world—and the world is responding. In just a few decades, China has gone from isolated state to global powerhouse, reshaping politics, culture, and the fight for democracy across Asia. From Hong Kong’s streets to youth movements in Thailand and Myanmar, the ripple effects are impossible to ignore. Join us for an […]
How do societies deal with disinformation in the age of artificial intelligence? And what can Europe learn from Taiwan, one of the world’s “hottest zones” for online manipulation and fake news? On Tuesday 11 November (09:00–10:00), the China Knowledge Network hosts a knowledge session with Professor Florian Schneider, Academic Director of the Leiden Asia Centre […]
The Netherlands is faced with major changes in its geopolitical environment. A key driver of these changes is China, but also the reaction of other major powers to China’s growing influence. The way in which the experiences of ASML and Nexperia have become high-profile cases in China-US-EU relations clearly illustrates the impact of geopolitical changes. […]
Understanding the People Behind the Market Chinese cities are evolving at lightning speed, becoming hubs of creativity, innovation and cultural experimentation. But who are the people driving this transformation? In this China Café, Elsbeth van Paridon, a Beijing-based Dutch Sinologist who looks at China through the lens of fashion and urban culture, a journalist at China’s […]
Hoera, Sinterklaas en de Pieten zijn er weer, je komt toch ook op ons feestje?! Lieve Kinderen, Papa’s en Mama’s, Opa en Oma’s, vier met ons mee! Sint en zijn Pieten zijn weer in het land. We kunnen er bijna niet op wachten om jullie weer te zien en een mooi feest te maken! Zondag […]
