Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chongqing

The Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chongqing wishes all of you a very happy Chinese New and hopes the Year of the Dragon will bring you happiness, good health, and success. At the same time, we regret to inform that the Consulate General in Chongqing will terminate its services. The CG was opened in 2014 following the "Go-West Policy" expecting that we could better serve the interests of the Dutch private sector However, over the years we have noticed a decreasing number of companies reaching out for our services. The Netherlands will continue its engagements with Chongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan, Shaanxi and Guizhou from other missions in China. Therefore, our Consul General Huub Buise will resume his new position as Minister Counsellor for economy and trade in our Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China and he confirms his commitment to our partners and stakeholders in this region. We would like to thank the government authorities of Chongqing and other provinces for the endless support. A great thanks to the actual staff and previous colleagues for their contribution to the Sino- Dutch relations in South-West China. Shirley Yan HU Xizhe 胡玺喆 Amy Chen @Dean Chen Koen Sizoo 孔思哲 Guido Tielman Consulate General of the Netherlands in Guangzhou Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai Netherlands Consulate General Hong Kong SAR Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Pim T. Bertrille Snoeijer Thomas Alexander Falkenhagen (冯托明)@danielGong

On 29 January the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chongqing welcomed the executive director Investment Projects of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), mr Hans Kuijpers. Mr Kuijpers made a tour around all the Dutch missions in China to discuss the recently adopted new Agency NL - NFIA policy "From Volume to Value", with more focus on foreign investments matching the characteristics and needs of our Dutch economic and innovative ecosystem. China has a large number of companies which are looking to investing in the EU in order to facilitate their entering or expanding the operations on the European market. The Netherlands, traditionally, has a favorable climate for foreign investments like location, highly skilled workforce and the proximity of a huge EU market. During his visit in Chongqing mr Kuijpers, our Consul General Huub Buise and NFIA director for West China Mrs Shirley Yan, visited the Electric Vehicle production facility of SERES and the medical technology producer Jinshan. The visit was concluded with a successful CEO dinner. Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China

A remarkable art film forum was recently held last weekend! This project, conceived and planned during the challenging period of the pandemic, was successfully brought together by the Netherlands in cooperation with France, and Hungary in Chongqing, China. Not only did it bring together different countries but also their artists and art lovers as well. To speak about art and share that common language is a wonderful way to foster cultural exchange and understanding. Despite the inevitable obstacles and the journey of getting the necessary approvals and authorizations, we were determined and achieved the goal of creating a shared space to appreciate art. The success of the screening with our European partners is a testament to this year's hard work. It was rewarding to witness the enthusiastic response from the audience. Connecting students, art lovers, and film academics creates a vibrant atmosphere that encourages cultural dialogue and treasuring of art. Let's continue celebrating the power of art to bring people together and inspire creativity cross-culturally! #artfilm #culturalexchange #rembrandt Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chongqing Huub Buise

#BreakingNews The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday Nov. 24 that China will roll out unilateral visa-free policies to France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia on trial from Dec. 1, 2023, to Nov. 30, 2024. Holders of ordinary passports from the above-mentioned countries can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transiting through the border for no more than 15 days. https://lnkd.in/gWGkv9q8 #Netherlands #China #visafree

On 21 October the Rongchang government and our Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chongqing organized the closing exhibition of the exchange program between Rongchang and the #Netherlands on #ceramics. Since mid-September three Dutch artists have been working in Ronchang together with a large number of local ceramic masters. The objective of the program was to learn from each other and to exchange different techniques and concepts. The opening was well attended by government officials from #Chongqing and Rongchang, but more important as well by a large number of ceramic masters and students. In his speech our consul general Huub Buise praised the cooperation with Rongchang and he expressed the hope that this exchange was not a one-stop shop program but the beginning of a longer term cooperation in the field of ceramic art. These exchanges are not only important on the level of art but also for the broader people-to people contacts. After the opening an interesting panel discussion was organizes where the different approaches of the different artists were highlighted. Professor Jiang Bibo, a well-known painter, sculpture artist and ceramic artist praised this exchange program and welcomed the international interest for the Rongchang pottery sector. Party Secretary Gao Hongbo stressed the importance of the international cooperation on ceramics and confirmed his commitment to further cooperation.Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China Hommarus W. B. Pepijn van den Nieuwendijk Adriaan Rees Mafalda Espirito Santo Nunes Ingrid De Beer DutchCulture

Last Friday our consul general Huub Buise and colleagues from NBSO China in Chengdu Ayong Xi, NFIA Shirley Yan and industry representatives had a fruitful meeting with a delegation of the #Sichuan airport group headed by vice General Manager Wu Ding. The group operates all airports in Sichuan including the two major international airports Shuangliu and the newly build Tainfu airport. The main topics of discussion was the possible involvement of Dutch airport industries in the upgrading processes and extensions of the two major airports. Dutch companies have already a long term relation with Sichuan airport group and both sides would welcome deepening the relations The second major topic was the resumption of direct flights between Chengdu and Amsterdam. After three years of closure of China, international flights to and from China are slowly catching up. However, in the Western part of China only a limited number of international connections have been re-established. Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China Eric Spaans Vanderlande NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

This weekend our Consul General Huub Buise had an in depth discussion with the Rongchang leadership about cooperation in the field of #ceramics. Since two weeks three established Dutch ceramic artists are working in Anfu township with local ceramic masters. This exchange was initiated and further implemented by our cultural commissioner Mafalda Espirito Santo Nunes . After the Chinese #midautumfestival it was a good moment for a mid term review with the Chongqing foreign affairs office, Rongchang authorities headed by Party Secretary Gao Hongbo, Dutch and Chinese ceramic masters and us. We agreed on a exhibition on 19 October in Rongchang showing the intermediate results of this first phase and artist talks. Furthermore we start working on possible visits of Chinese artists to the Netherlands. It was great to have such an enthusiastic atmosphere and discussions about shared objectives. These kind of engagements are true building blocks of people to people contacts.Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China Hommarus W. B. adriaan rees Pepijn van den Nieuwendijk

This Mid-Autumn Festival was the start of our Exchange Cultural Ceramic residence in Rongchang, Chongqing. United by ceramic artistic expression, three Dutch artists adriaan rees ,Hommarus W. B. Pepijn van den Nieuwendijk together with two Chinese masters ZhanghaiWen and ZhongMing will demonstrate the diverse beauty that resides within the realm of art. Each artist offers a distinct perspective, drawing upon different influences and techniques to create captivating works that engage both the eye and the soul. Rongchang holds immense significance as it serves as an integral part of the preparation for the upcoming exchange program between China and the Netherlands. This visit not only symbolizes the bridge being built between these two culturally diverse nations but also showcases the commitment to fostering mutual understanding and collaboration. Professional development plays a crucial role in the preparation process. workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities are being organized to facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development. Through these activities, participants will not only gain insights into industries and business practices today the Dutch artists assembled at the Rongchang Ceramic Research Institute and went to Mingtan Company to experience the production process of wine vats. Tomorrow there will be a creative exchange between South West University and Rongchang Tao masters. Overall, the Rongchang visit and the subsequent preparations for the exchange program between China and the Netherlands exemplify the commitment of both nations to fostering international cooperation and cultural exchange. By immersing participants in a comprehensive and immersive educational experience, the program aims to build bridges and forge long-lasting connections between individuals and institutions from these two vibrant and diverse countries. Look into the next chapter where the creative process will take place….. Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chongqing Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China Bart Hofstede

🌷 Kunming International Flower Expo 🌻 The 21st Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo will take place in Kunming from 15-17 September 2023. What is special about this year? The Netherlands, also known as the "Kingdom of Flowers", will be the country of honor! The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China is organizing a NL Pavilion with 29 Dutch floricultural and horticultural companies covering the entire value chain. They showcase their newest floral varieties, latest floral technology, cultivation materials and irrigation facilities, floral processing, and services at the expo. Want to see the Dutch companies? Please find us at Hall 7 at Kunming Dianchi Exhibition Center. For more info on the NL pavilion, seminars and business reception (invite only), follow the link below. #china #kunming #flowers #plants #expo #IFEX