Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China

In the collaboration with China two important themes are sustainability and health. A recent visiting delegation from the Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport) and a group of Dutch health experts came to meet with their Chinese counterparts and a major topic was sustainable healthcare or green hospital development. What happens when one Dutch artist in Beijing addresses the concerns of this delegation? She gets to work! Maria Koijck creates poignant and thought-provoking works, turning discarded materials into large sculptures. Her work is informed by her transformative experience as a nurse who became a patient. When she underwent a breast cancer operation, she realized just how much waste is produced by the health industry. During her recent visit to Beijing, Maria collaborated with Chinese artists, students, cancer survivors and healthcare professionals. Together, they created community waste sculptures and participated in workshops. In below video you can see how collective effort and joy of creative expression underscore the shared themes of environmental consciousness, resilience, and the transformative power of art in personal and community healing. Did you know that a big percentage of global carbon emissions can be attributed to the medical industry, in no small part because of single-use plastic materials? Have you ever experienced a lightning-bolt realization when it came to plastic waste? Consulate General of the Netherlands in Guangzhou Michael He 史明康 Vera Regina van de Nieuwenhof #health #sustainability #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #art #collaboration #community #china #netherlands #plogging

Curious about the latest developments in #greenchemistry and #circularplastics in #China? Want to understand what that means for your field of work? Join our webinar to gain insights into the latest #trends, hear firsthand accounts of #collaboration with China, and learn about managing #IP rights.    Sign up for the webinar organized by our colleagues from the Netherlands Innovation Network China by emailing your name and organization details to [email protected].

The Education Department held its annual pre-departure briefing for Chinese #students🇨🇳 preparing to study in the Netherlands🇳🇱 today. The hybrid event was attended by 200 students, with some present at the Embassy and others participating online. Ambassador André Haspels and Education and Science Counselor Esmé Cartens opened the briefing by discussing the keys to a successful #exchange, the power of curiosity and the importance of learning from each other. For the first time, the Embassy provided the students with a Dutch language lesson given by Pieter den Hollander, Dutch language teacher and translator. We wensen alle studenten heel veel succes en plezier in Nederland! For practical information (in Chinese) on preparing to live as a student in the Netherlands, follow the Embassy on WeChat: @荷兰驻华使馆.

The Dutch offshore energy mission successfully visited Beijing this week! The official program kicked-off on Monday with a Sino-Dutch #offshoreenergy cooperation seminar at the Embassy. This event provided an excellent platform for our delegation members to connect with key developers, research institutes, OEMs, and EPC contractors in #China. A highlight was the presentation by the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI) on the current landscape and future opportunities in China's offshore wind sector. Later that day, the delegation toured the SANY intelligent assembling factory in Beijing. The facility's cutting-edge technologies—including advanced automation, human-machine collaboration, and AI and IoT innovations—are remarkable. The delegation was received by Mr. Chen Weiguo, Vice President of the R&D center. On the second day, the delegation was received by Mr. Qin Haiyan, Secretary General of the China Wind Energy Association (CWEA). The exchange with the biggest wind association in China was fruitful and focused on the opportunities and challenges within the Chinese market. The final stop in Beijing was the Hua Neng New Energy Research Institute. Here, the mission explored the Hydrogen Lab and the Renewable Energy Intelligence O&M Center, followed by a meeting with a group of experts from the institute. The visit strengthened our ties and created new opportunities for collaboration in the offshore energy sector, including in offshore solar, floating offshore wind, energy inlands, offshore wind to hydrogen, and new innovation for cost reduction. Together, we can accelerate the energy transition to address the current climate crisis. We look forward to the innovative collaborations ahead. #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #SinoDutchCooperation #Innovation #SustainableFuture Netherlands Enterprise Agency I wind & water works I Huub Buise I Jos van Dinther I paheerya yushan I Mattia Bertolini 潘鴻明 I Henk van Elburg I Marius Koops I Piet Warnaar I Sander des Tombe I Brunel I C-Cube International I Royal HaskoningDHV I Sif Group I Radac B.V. I Shanghai ICE Construction Machinery Trading Co. I Seahikers I Ooms Producten BV - Sealoflex

This week, we are pleased to host the Dutch #offshoreenergy mission in China. Comprising 11 companies and institutions, the delegation brings a diverse range of offshore energy expertise to China. The mission kicked-off with a reception at Ambassador André Haspels’ residence, where they met with Chinese institutions and companies to discuss the future of the offshore industry in China, and seek pathways for collaboration. We wish the delegation a fruitful stay in China! Consulate General of the Netherlands in Guangzhou

*Call for the attention of Benelux companies: 2024 Sino Benelux Business Survey* We're thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Sino Benelux Business Survey. Please share your insights on the Chinese market and your perspective on the key drivers—both positive and negative—over the past year, as well as emerging trends and expectations for the year ahead. If your business is based in Belgium, Luxembourg, or the Netherlands, we want to hear from you. This survey is organized by the @Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China in collaboration with the official diplomatic and trade representations of the Benelux in China and supported by MSA . Your insights are highly valued, so please take a moment to complete the brief survey, which will only require 10 minutes of your time and will remain completely confidential. Access the survey by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link. https://lnkd.in/gWx-eikk Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China Consulate General of the Netherlands in Guangzhou #Benelux #Bencham #BusienssSurvey

🚨 Register now for tomorrow's information session 'Taking Part in Trade Fairs in China'! For more details, see the poster below⬇.

Today, we received an enthusiastic group of more than 55 students and teachers from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences majoring in #business. After visiting several companies in Beijing, it was our pleasure to introduce the students to the work of the Dutch diplomatic network in China. We also presented on what it means to do business in #China and learned from the students how they envision the future of the economic relationship between the Netherlands and China. We wish them all the best for the remainder of their study trip!   

Today, we officially kicked off the #Dutch Language and Culture Week at the Shanghai International Studies University. After the opening ceremony, the councilor for education and science, Esmé Cartens went to the Dutch Book Salon to engage with students about their favorite books from the #BestDutchBookDesign that is now exhibited on campus. In addition to congratulatory words, Esmé Cartens underlined the importance of cultivating the ability to ask questions and critical thinking and the role of educators and institutes. Not merely for the personal growth of their students but as a tool to seek further social progress, both in China and the Netherlands. To facilitate this quest, the Dutch Embassy in Beijing, in collaboration with the Dutch Consulate General in Shanghai and SISU, put together a diverse cultural program that we hope will attract many people to learn more about Dutch language and culture. Do you want to know more about Dutch movie screenings in China or Dutch language events? Make sure to follow us and Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China on social media. 

🗳 STEMMEN VOOR DE VERKIEZING VAN HET EUROPEES PARLEMENT Op 6 juni 2024 vindt in Nederland de verkiezing voor het Europees Parlement plaats. Wilt u vanuit China stemmen? U kunt uw briefstem: 1. opsturen naar het briefstembureau in Den Haag, 2. opsturen naar of afgeven bij een Nederlandse vertegenwoordiging in China. U kunt de brief als volgt adresseren wanneer u uw stem wilt opsturen naar de ambassade:    Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China  Consular Department  RE: European Parliament elections  4 Liangmahe Nanlu  100600 Beijing  Telephone number: 010 - 8532 0200    荷兰驻华大使馆，领事处收  北京市朝阳区亮马河南路4号，邮编：100600  电话: 010-8532 0200   Uw stem dient uiterlijk 31 mei 2024 door ons ontvangen te zijn. Wij sturen uw stem vervolgens per diplomatieke koerier door naar het briefstembureau in Den Haag.   Heeft u geen briefstembewijs ontvangen? Vraag dan uiterlijk 27 mei 2024 een vervangend bewijs aan via de website van de gemeente Den Haag: https://lnkd.in/esR-2Tx5.