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The Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China in the Netherlands (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) was founded on September 18, 2000. It is a non-profit social organization with independent legal personality, voluntarily formed by overseas Chinese in the Netherlands and people from all walks of life who endorse cross-strait exchanges and development. All its funds derive from membership fees. The Association strictly abides by local Dutch laws as well as Chinese laws and regulations, operates in accordance with its articles of association, and conducts all organizational activities in compliance with rules. Boasting a sound organizational structure and standardized leadership transitions over successive terms, the Association has seen steady growth in its membership. Its members include key representatives of major overseas Chinese communities in the Netherlands, featuring extensive coverage and strong social cohesion. It is an influential organization within overseas Chinese circles in the Netherlands and across Europe. The Association takes as its core mission promoting cross-strait friendly exchanges, advancing in-depth economic, trade and cultural cooperation across the Taiwan Strait and between China and the Netherlands, uniting people with solid efforts, and striving for the early peaceful reunification of the motherland. It strengthens connections and cooperation with homologous organizations worldwide, conducts regular exchanges and mutual learning, and pursues common development. The Association unites and serves overseas Chinese in the Netherlands, facilitates their better integration local society, effectively safeguards their legitimate rights and interests, actively participates in public welfare causes, and presents the fine image of overseas Chinese. Over more than two decades since its establishment, adhering to a pragmatic and steady work philosophy, the Association has carried out various standardized activities in an orderly manner. It is committed to serving overseas Chinese communities and promoting bilateral friendly exchanges, and continues to play an active role in uniting overseas Chinese forces, deepening non-governmental exchanges between China and foreign countries, and enhancing friendship between compatriots across the Taiwan Strait.
The General Chinese Association of the Netherlands was founded in 1999. It is an overseas Chinese social organization voluntarily established by Chinese citizens residing in the Netherlands. Upholding the fine traditional Chinese virtues of unity and mutual assistance, the association commits itself to uniting and serving overseas Chinese in the Netherlands, promoting their well‑being, carrying forward outstanding traditional Chinese culture, and advancing friendly exchanges and cooperation between the peoples of China and the Netherlands. Over the years, the association has fully functioned as a bridge and bond within the overseas Chinese community. It unites people from all sectors of the Chinese community in the Netherlands, organizes cultural exchanges, economic and trade cooperation, chari initiatives and social services. It strengthens the cohesion and solidarity of overseas Chinese, elevates the social influence of the Chinese community in the Netherlands, and makes positive contributions to the development of China–Netherlands friendly relations. Guided by the mission of inheriting and promoting fine traditional Chinese culture, the association adheres to the principle of inclusiveness regardless of nationality, political stance or religious belief. It promotes fellowship and unity among local Chinese residents, cares for and supports the education and growth of younger generations of Chinese descent, actively engages in public welfare, safeguards the legitimate rights and interests of overseas Chinese in accordance with the law, and facilitates their better integration Dutch mainstream society. Meanwhile, the association always keeps the development of its ancestral motherland in mind, supports the peaceful reunification of China, and contributes to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Algemene Chekiang Chinese Vereniging was founded in 1983 and now has 500 members. Adhering to the purpose of "loving the motherland and hometown, unity and mutual assistance", the association unites fellow villagers of Qingtian origin in the Netherlands for common development. Whenever the motherland and hometown are in need, Algemene Chekiang Chinese Vereniging always responds actively and offers sincere help. It has made selfless contributions to numerous causes, including the construction of Qingtian Ximen Bridge in 1993, the floods in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in 1998, the snow disaster in southern China in January 2008, and the Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan in May 2008. Such deeds are too numerous to mention. In 2011, Algemene Chekiang Chinese Vereniging established a hometown assistance fund of one million RMB. The annual interest of 100,000 RMB from the fund was donated as charity for ten consecutive years to the Qingtian Charity Federation initiated by the Qingtian County People’s Government. In September 2016, Algemene Chekiang Chinese Vereniging was rated as one of the first batch of Model Overseas Chinese Associations of Zhejiang Province. In February 2014, the association launched the inaugural Algemene Chekiang Chinese Vereniging "Educational Charity Scholarship", awarded to outstanding graduating students of Qingtian origin with a masters degree or above studying in the Netherlands. The project aims to inspire and remind younger generations of overseas Chinese to remember their roots, encourage them to never forget their origins, and strengthen their sense of identity with their hometown Qingtian. This scholarship program has been passed down and continued ever since.
Founded in 1998. As a long‑term national strategy, education takes top priority. According to incomplete statistics, there are approximately 20,000 to 30,000 Rui’an compatriots residing in the Netherlands. The association has always upheld the tenet of “loving the motherland and hometown, uniting fellow townspeople, giving back to hometown communities, engaging in public welfare, and supporting impoverished students”. Through student grants, teaching awards and various initiatives, it supports educational causes in its hometown and across China. To date, the association has funded more than 2,000 students with total donations exceeding tens of millions of RMB. It also actively supports local Chinese schools in the Netherlands and the dissemination of traditional Chinese culture, making positive contributions to the development of educational, cultural and economic exchanges between China and the Netherlands.
In the Chinese community of the Netherlands, there is a female-led chari organization that has worked quietly for more than a decade, spreading compassion across the motherland and the host country. This is the European Netherlands Overseas Love Foundation, founded in 2009. The Foundation originated from humble grassroots beginnings. A group of Chinese women working in the catering and other industries in the Netherlands, though hard at work making a living, always kept their homeland in their hearts. Upholding the traditional Chinese virtues of unity, mutual assistance, poverty alleviation and chari aid, they resolved to give back to society through collective efforts. In 2009, its founding ceremony was held simply in an ordinary classroom in Arnhem. Without luxurious hotel celebrations, all saved funds were donated to children with disabilities in China. This pragmatic founding principle set the Foundation’s long-standing ethos: practicing frugality in charity and ensuring every donation serves those most in need. As a legally registered non-profit civil chari organization in the Netherlands, its core members are affectionately known as “Caring Mothers”. Though not wealthy, they pool their hard-earned income substantial donations. Over more than a decade of development, the Foundation has donated over 700,000 euros to China, earning high recognition from the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands and domestic overseas Chinese affairs authorities on numerous occasions. The Foundation’s chari projects feature long-term continuity and wide coverage. Most no is its decade-long targeted assistance to the Special Education School in Qichun County, Hubei Province. From funding teaching buildings to daily necessities, it has invested substantial funds and completed the construction of the overseas love-themed “Qiao’ai Building”. In Yunnan, its efforts have reached remote mountainous areas: it funded water cellars in Malipo County to ease drinking water shortages and donated large sums to Jinping County, a key assistance area designated by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for health center upgrades and water supply projects. In Guizhou, it supported programs for surviving elderly veterans of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. In Wencheng, Zhejiang, it paired with rural villages to improve water infrastructure and supported special needs education by building functional rooms for Qizhi Experimental School. All projects reflect its pragmatic philosophy: focusing on tangible solutions rather than grand publicity. While dedicated to supporting the motherland, the Foundation also commits to giving back to local Dutch society. Its members regularly visit local nursing homes to care for Dutch and elderly Chinese residents and actively engage in community affairs. Its dual-way charity concept — caring for vulnerable groups in the homeland and serving local communities in the host country — has won wide recognition from Dutch mainstream society. The Foundation has been successively led by Chairpersons Yang Xiurong, Hu Meilan, Xu Jianying, Zhu Suilan and Tang Xujun. In June 2023, Hu Xiuqin took office as the sixth Chairperson. Under her leadership, the Foundation continued its chari missions at home and abroad and was awarded the Dutch Royal Decoration in 2025 for its long-term social contributions. Today, the European Netherlands Overseas Love Foundation continues to write warm stories bridging China and the Netherlands with a broader vision.
The China General Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands was registered and established in Amsterdam in February 2008 as a non-profit economic and trade association. It aims to unite Chinese business communities in the Netherlands, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of members, integrate social connections and economic information resources, and build a professional business platform. The association promotes exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Dutch enterprises, supports Chinese entrepreneurs in diversifying their industries, and provides services to enhance their social, political and economic status as well as corporate visibility. Its business scope covers economy and trade, culture, education, personnel exchanges, project promotion, service industries, catering, hotel management and many other fields. Initially focused on local Chinese entrepreneurs in the Netherlands, the chamber has expanded its membership to include businesspeople from Wenzhou and surrounding regions with Dutch connections. It has now developed a transnational, cross-regional organization encompassing diverse enterprises and social groups, becoming an important force among overseas Chinese business and community circles in the Netherlands with more than 200 council member enterprises. The chamber also brings together outstanding overseas Chinese elites, community leaders, Dutch government officials, as well as senior consultants and partners from China’s political, business, educational and academic sectors. Meanwhile, the association actively upholds the spirit of patriotism and love for hometowns, and commits itself to public welfare and chari causes. It consists of functional departments including the Secretariat, Finance Department, Public Relations Department, Business Department, Development Department and Foundation.
Guangdong Federation in the Netherlands (Stichting Guangdong Federatie in Nederland) was founded in 2012 as a formally registered non-profit social organisation in the Netherlands. It aims to unite Cantonese compatriots residing in the Netherlands, promote Lingnan culture, advance friendly exchanges between China and the Netherlands, and provide a platform for mutual assistance and cooperation among its members. Guided by the principle of "Connecting Fellow Townsfolk, Serving the Overseas Chinese Community, and Seeking Common Development", the Federation has actively organised a wide range of cultural, business and social activities since its establishment, including cultural festivals, free traditional Chinese medicine clinics, business promotion events and senior citizen care activities, which have been well received by its members and the overseas Chinese community in the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Guangdong Federation in the Netherlands maintains close ties with the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese of Guangdong Province and local municipal governments, building bridges for hometown development and China-Netherlands cooperation. It has also received numerous delegations from China to promote economic, trade and cultural exchanges. In addition, the Federation attaches great importance to nurturing the younger generation, encouraging young Cantonese-Chinese descendants to participate in its affairs, inherit the fine traditional Chinese culture and integrate the diverse society of the Netherlands. In recent years, it has worked closely with local Dutch institutions, Chinese community organisations and other Cantonese associations across Europe to tly enhance the influence of the Chinese community in the Netherlands and help compatriots live and work in peace and contentment. Going forward, Guangdong Federation in the Netherlands will continue to uphold its founding aspiration, enhance services for the overseas Chinese community, expand its cooperation network, promote the well-being of its members, and contribute to the friendship between Guangdong and the Netherlands. Mission: Unite the strength of Cantonese overseas Chinese, promote Lingnan culture, and foster win-win cooperation between China and the Netherlands. Vision: Build a model of a united, open and innovative overseas Chinese community.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is renowned for its beautiful and fertile land. Since the introduction of delicious fries in 1905, this delicacy has become an essential part of the Netherlands’ distinctive fast-food culture. Starting from the 1970s, overseas Chinese in the Netherlands began to engage in the fries business, which flourished throughout the 1990s. According to 2015 statistics, there were more than 4,500 fries shops across the Netherlands, nearly 2,000 of which were run by Chinese entrepreneurs. By 2025, the number of Chinese-owned fries shops will increase to 2,600, making it the second largest catering economic sector for Chinese communities in the Netherlands. In 2016, upon the initiative and active preparation of visionary figures including Wu Shifen, Chen Yizheng, Ye Xiangfu, Cai Yong, Jin Dong, Wu Xingwang, Hu Shaole, Wu Chuanzhong and Lin Feng, the VCCO — Vereniging Chinese Chips Ondernemers Nederland (Dutch Chinese Chips Catering Association) was officially registered and established in Amsterdam on September 19 of the same year. The association has formulated its statutes and is committed to promoting industry unity and development. Mr. Wu Shifen served as the first president (Jan. 2017 – Jan. 2019); Mr. Ye Xiangfu as the second president (Jan. 2019 – Sep. 2022); Mr. Cai Yong as the third president (Sep. 2022 – Nov. 2024); Mr. Jin Dong is the incumbent fourth president (from Nov. 2024 onwards). At present, the association consists of 62 council member enterprises and over 550 registered member shops. Upholding the tenet of “uniting peers, promoting exchanges, facilitating mutual assistance within the industry, and enhancing the social status and legitimate rights and interests of the sector”, the association strives to maximize benefits for its member enterprises. Its members are mainly young and middle-aged entrepreneurs with abundant professional talents. Since its founding, the association has actively participated in affairs of Dutch overseas Chinese communities and established itself as a key pillar of the local Chinese society.
The Chinese-Asian Hospitality Entrepreneurs Association (VCHO) is the largest sectoral organisation for Chinese and Asian hospitality entrepreneurs in the Netherlands. Our objective is to fully represent and safeguard the specific interests of Chinese and Asian hospitality business owners. Through lobbying, cooperation, information provision and exclusive financial member benefits, VCHO defends both the tangible and intangible interests of the Asian hospitality industry. Founded in 2012, VCHO has rapidly developed the largest employers’ association for Chinese and Asian hospitality entrepreneurs across the Netherlands. Its members consist of Chinese and Asian hospitality operators with a wide range of business types, including restaurants, cafeterias and hotels. The VCHO board possesses years of professional experience and extensive, specialised expertise in the hospitality sector. For many years, the board has also been a recognised dialogue partner for government authorities, including the Tax and Customs Administration, UWV and the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). VCHO is further supported by a solid, reliable professional team. In addition to supporting members and providing expert advice, the team continuously monitors industry trends and developments. It shares relevant s with members via newsletters, events and social media platforms.
Vereniging van Gediplomeerde Chinese Chef-koks (Association of Certified Chinese Chefs in the Netherlands)
The Association of Chinese Chefs in the Netherlands was founded in 1985 and registered with the KVK (Netherlands Chamber of Commerce) in The Hague, the Netherlands, in October 1987. It is an industrial and cultural association as well as an overseas Chinese organization dedicated to promoting food culture. Adhering to the principles of promoting traditional Chinese food culture, inheriting culinary skills, and serving peers, the association has developed over nearly four decades, with its members covering every city across the Netherlands. The overseas Chinese community in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century of settlement, and the catering industry is an important pillar of the local Chinese community. To better integrate the attention of the Dutch government and local people, the core members of the current council resolved at a meeting to set several key directions for the future development and innovation of the association: establishing strategic partnerships with catering-related suppliers and enterprises to provide member services; cooperating with government departments, training institutions and schools to carry out Chinese food training programs, improving local chefs’ employment prospects and addressing the shortage of catering staff; and engaging in international catering culture exploration, various food festivals, exhibitions, culinary competitions and other exchange activities. The term of the 15th Council of the Association of Chinese Chefs in the Netherlands was set to five years.
The 16th Council of the Association of Chinese Chefs in the Netherlands took office in May 2024.
On November 5, 1985, the General Overseas Chinese Association of Limburg in the Netherlands was initiated and founded by overseas Chinese in Maastricht, the capital of Limburg Province, the Netherlands. It is registered in accordance with Dutch association laws, aiming to unite overseas Chinese in the Limburg region and seek common well-being. Located at the southernmost tip of the Netherlands, Limburg is home to nearly ten thousand overseas Chinese from all parts of China, Singapore, Malaysia and other places. Due to its remote location, the overseas Chinese are scattered. The Association has an independent clubhouse and regularly organizes activities, serving as a "Happy Home" for overseas Chinese. Upholding the tradition of "patriotism, love for hometown, unity of overseas Chinese, hard work and diligence", the Association strengthens the unity of overseas Chinese, guides them to integrate Dutch society, safeguards their rights and interests, promotes economic, trade and cultural exchanges between China and the Netherlands, and helps establish a friendly provincial partnership between Limburg Province and Sichuan Province of China. Adhering to the one-China principle and opposing separatism, the Association holds Spring Festival and National Day celebrations every year; it actively participates in disaster relief and fundraising, has founded two Chinese schools to inherit Chinese culture, and has received support from relevant departments and embassies of China and the Netherlands. It also collaborates with Chinese associations across the Netherlands to build a harmonious overseas Chinese community. In the future, the Association will keep pace with the times, guide overseas Chinese in innovation and entrepreneurship, and continue to play the role of a bridge for friendship between China and the Netherlands. Current President: Li Bin Former Presidents: Ruan Buzhen, Liang Qiuhua, Feng Huodie, Zhan Weiguang, Zheng Xueliang
In the 1970s, earlier Fujian compatriots residing in the Netherlands made three attempts to establish a hometown association to unite fellow villagers and inherit Chinese culture, yet all efforts ended without success. Large-scale immigration of Fujian natives to the Netherlands gradually took shape in the 1990s. In 1997, respected community elders including Yang Zixiang and Chen Shijin once again proposed founding an association, gaining support from Fujian fellow villagers across the Netherlands. On 20 April 1998, the Federation of Fujian Fellow Villagers in the Netherlands was officially established in Rotterdam. Chen Shijin served as the first President, and Yang Zixiang as the first Permanent Honorary President. Since its founding, the Federation has upheld the purposes of solidarity and mutual assistance, promoting Chinese culture, and loving the motherland and hometown. It has long been committed to bonding fellow villagers and providing assistance to overseas compatriots, founded Chinese schools to develop Chinese language education, and actively participated in public welfare causes including domestic disaster relief and pandemic support. The Federation has been steadily developed through successive terms of Presidents: Chen Kezhi, Dong Chengbin, Chen Xu, Lu Tianfei and Zhang Jian. In 2025, Wang Zhixiang took office as the 10th President. Always acting as a bridge for exchanges between China and the Netherlands, the Federation contributes to the harmony of overseas Chinese communities, actively disseminates traditional Chinese culture, and embodies the patriotism, hometown affection and social responsibility of Fujian overseas compatriots in the Netherlands.
Vereniging van Wenzhou Chinezen in Nederland is an organization dedicated to serve Wenzhou natives living or traveling in the Netherlands. Our organization is a non-profit organization and communication center composed of overseas Chinese living in the Netherlands, regardless of politics or religious beliefs. In October 1993, Changyun Lin, Yulin Miu, Zhuoya Xu, Anrong Xie, and fellow Wenzhou natives registered the organization in the Hague, the Netherlands. After around one years preparation, on 8th, February, 1995, the organization was established in Amsterdam. Members elected Changyun Lin as the first president. The tenet of the Wenzhou Fellow Townsmen Association in the Netherlands is as follows: Upholding the great banner of patriotism and love for one’s hometown; putting people first and adhering to the principle of “friendship, harmony, unity, pragmatism and innovation”. It inherits and promotes the fine quality of “being proud but not complacent, confident but not ostentatious”, as well as the pioneering spirit of Wenzhou people. Building on past achievements and keeping pace with the times, the association strives to create favourable conditions to encourage the younger generation to engage in business, public affairs and integrate mainstream society, so as to elevate the social status of overseas Chinese. It acts as a vital bridge for exchanges and cooperation between China and the Netherlands in economy, trade, culture, education, science and technology. With more than two decades of efforts, the Wenzhou Fellow Townsmen Association in the Netherlands has developed a socially influential and well‑known organisation rooted in the Netherlands, closely connected with China, facing Europe and linked to the rest of the world.
European Dutch Overseas Chinese Women’s (abbreviation: EDOC Women’s / Women’s ) Founded in 2005, the European Dutch Overseas Chinese Women’s (EDOC Women’s ) broke through the limitation of traditional women’s organizations that only accept women’s associations or small women’s groups. While incorporating women’s associations, it also unites outstanding female presidents from all walks of life in the Netherlands and from associations led by women, thus forming the Women’s . The ’s Council consists of female presidents from various Dutch associations, outstanding women from the catering, business, education and arts sectors, as well as an advisory board. Council members are spread across the Netherlands. The maintains friendly ties with the European Federation of Chinese Women’s Associations (EFCWA) and nearly 30 Chinese women’s organizations across Europe and worldwide. The has carried out extensive work in helping overseas Chinese integrate mainstream society and supporting hometown development: Since its founding, it has long cooperated with the Netherlands-China Business, Culture and Education Promotion Association, mobilizing overseas Chinese to donate funds and supplies to remote mountainous areas in Yunnan, mountainous regions in Guangdong, and Jishishan in Gansu, supporting poverty alleviation and education. It supports Chinese schools in promoting Chinese language teaching and has organized second-generation Chinese youth to participate in the Root-seeking Summer Camps initiated by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council for decades. To promote China–Netherlands friendship, it has facilitated the establishment of multiple friendship city relations between Dutch and Chinese cities. It advances Chinese participation in politics and public affairs, assisting Chinese citizens in ing minority organizations, helping Chinese women apply for family assistance hotlines, and resolving family issues among Chinese women. In elderly care, it has long participated in and early on mobilized enthusiastic overseas Chinese to support the elderly-care activities of the Netherlands Pine & Cypress Association. In July 2019, it successfully assisted the relevant embassy departments in welcoming and seeing off the Chinese naval escort ships arriving at the Port of Rotterdam. On 16 December 2019, it organized a successful performance tour to the Netherlands by Ni Huiying, a renowned Chinese Cantonese opera artist. The 600-seat Zuid Theater in Rotterdam was fully occupied. Zhao Xu, then Director of the Culture Section of the Chinese Embassy, attended the entire event and delivered a speech on behalf of the Ambassador and the Embassy. The actively supports and helps organize major events of the Dutch overseas Chinese community, including: Annual National Day celebrations marking the founding of the People’s Republic of China; Continuous participation for over 20 years (since 2003) in organizing the Grand Spring Festival Celebrations for all sectors of Dutch society; Participation in the 2022 celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of China–Netherlands diplomatic relations. It organizes various activities to promote the physical and mental well-being of Chinese women and celebrates International Women’s Day (8 March). It has mobilized overseas Chinese to donate funds and supplies for disaster relief in China during numerous natural disasters, including the 20 July 2022 Zhengzhou floods. During the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, it actively donated funds and supplies to Wuhan and hometown areas. When the pandemic spread to the Netherlands, it provided financial and material support, purchasing large quantities of masks and protective suits for Dutch hospitals. When vaccinations began, it was the first organization to contact the Dutch Red Cross, enabling free vaccination for over a thousand vulnerable temporary Chinese residents in the Netherlands. Before the pandemic, it received many delegations from overseas Chinese affairs and federations across China. During the pandemic, it continued to promote Chinese culture, co-establishing an overseas book-drifting station with the Nantong Overseas Chinese Library in The Hague, and organizing multiple events to promote books on Xi Jinping’s Governance of China, delivering books to many Chinese community venues. After the pandemic, on 9 July 2023, it and the Netherlands-China Business, Culture and Education Promotion Association received a delegation led by Wu Xiaohui, Mayor of Jiangmen (a famous overseas Chinese hometown in Guangdong), and invited presidents of multiple associations to attend the symposium. On 7 December 2024, following a residential building explosion in The Hague, the actively responded to the call of the Federation of Chinese Associations, launched a donation drive, and ed the Federation’s condolence team to deliver care and donations to fellow Chinese and local residents. The has been actively involved in significant activities promoting Netherlands–China friendship and numerous public welfare endeavors in both Dutch society and the Chinese community. These achievements would not have been possible without the united support of all sectors of society, Chinese associations, and the sisters of the Women’s .
The Wenzhou Overseas Chinese Association of the Netherlands was established in the Netherlands in May 2019. It is a non-profit social organization mainly composed of Wenzhou expatriates residing in the Netherlands. · Founding mission and core goals: It strives to unite and connect Wenzhou natives in the Netherlands, inherit and carry forward fine traditional Chinese culture, care for society, support public welfare undertakings, and actively promote economic and cultural exchanges between China and the Netherlands. · Current leadership and organization: The current president is Ms. Chi Sujie, with a membership of more than 300. · Major achievements and contributions: The association is committed to public welfare, promotes Chinese culture, and demonstrates profound patriotism and love for hometown.
The China Economic and Technology Development Centre in the Netherlands (hereinafter referred to as "the Centre") has always upheld the spirit of patriotism and love for hometown. With the care and assistance of the Chinese Embassy in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the strong support of local Dutch authorities, and the t efforts of overseas Chinese communities, the Centre was founded on 28 June 2002 in Rotterdam, the world’s largest port city. The founding ceremony was attended and congratulated by distinguished guests, including Mr. Lin Zhaoshu, then Chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, Mr. Zhu Zushou, then Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Dutch government officials and numerous overseas Chinese community leaders. The Centre has a membership of over 400, mainly consisting of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs, scholars and engineers in the Netherlands, among whom more than 160 hold doctoral degrees or above. It has established cooperative ties with institutions in the political, industrial, commercial, financial, academic and scientific and technological sectors across more than 50 countries and regions. Its business covers investment and cooperation projects in industry, agriculture, high-tech, finance, culture, sports and tourism, service industries, talent export and other fields. It covers a wide range of industries and specialised fields: · Industrial sectors: technological research and development, internet finance, artificial intelligence, big data, corporate management, investment and finance, culture and media; · Disciplinary fields: bioscience, cosmic science, quantum science, internet of things, architectural science and materials science.
Henan Fellow Townsmen Association of the Netherlands is a public-welfare and non-profit organization tly established by Henan natives residing in the Netherlands (including those born, living, studying or working in Henan) and people from all walks of life who care about and support Henan compatriots in the Netherlands and the development of Henan Province. The association launched trial operation in September 2023 and elected the first Council in November 2024. It has now become a vibrant emerging force within the Dutch overseas Chinese community. 【Purposes】 1、Unite overseas Henan compatriots, enhance hometown friendship, and promote mutual assistance and common development. 2、Build a business and information platform to facilitate in-depth exchanges between the Netherlands and China’s Henan Province in science and technology, culture, education, trade and talent cooperation. 3、Strictly abide by local laws and regulations of the Netherlands; members are prohibited from engaging in any acts that harm the national interests of China and the Netherlands. 【Services & Scope of Activities】 · Organize fellow townsmen gatherings and build a "Home for Overseas Henan People". · Enhance two-way understanding between Henan and the Netherlands, help Henan integrate the world, and connect Dutch resources with Henan. · Provide necessary guidance and assistance for new immigrants settling down, international students and short-term visitors. Raise the visibility and influence of Henan compatriots in the Netherlands and the international community. · Carry forward traditional Chinese cultural activities and contribute to the development of multiculturalism in the Netherlands. 【Highlights】 Guided by the tenet of “Fellowship, Mutual Assistance and Development”, the association has achieved leapfrog growth from scratch and formed an operational style of pragmatism, efficiency and transparency. 1. Influential Brand Events · Hosted two consecutive China–Europe Tennis Friendship Invitation Tournaments (November 2024 & January 2026), attracting nearly 1,000 professional players, amateur athletes and tennis enthusiasts from China, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and other countries, and gaining coverage from mainstream media including Xinhua News Agency and People’s Daily Overseas Edition. · Chinese Spring Festival Cultural Day Gala (January 2025): featuring calligraphy, painting, photography, intangible cultural heritage velvet flower craftsmanship, Spring Festival couplet writing, Henan liquor tasting and cultural performances. Representatives of the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands attended the event and distributed Spring Festival care packages for overseas Chinese, drawing a large number of overseas Chinese as well as Dutch and international friends. · Regular festival gatherings for Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and other traditional festivals, forging a spiritual home for Henan compatriots in the Netherlands. 2. Targeted Support for Hometown Development · Received high-level delegations from the Henan Provincial Government, Henan Department of Agriculture, Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone, Henan Agricultural Investment Group, Luoyang Museum and other institutions. · Facilitated cooperation between Henan Agricultural Investment Group and Shandong Shouguang Group to boost the internationalization of Henan’s agriculture. · Promoted the return visit of a Dutch aviation company to Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone to support the layout of low-altitude economy. · Achieved a breakthrough for Henan liquor in Europe: assisted Yangshao Liquor from Henan in entering the Dutch and European markets before the 2025 Spring Festival. 3. Technological Innovation & Think Tank Development · Established the Dutch Smart Agriculture Expert Workstation with experts from Wageningen University, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and other institutions, covering cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, crop breeding and livestock emission reduction. · Held a meeting with the delegation of the Asian Development Bank and Henan Department of Agriculture to discuss how smart agriculture empowers rural revitalization in Henan. · Organized the Europe–China Friendship Business Delegation (including former European Parliament members) to visit the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Henan Foreign Friendship Association and high-tech enterprises, strengthening international exchanges and friendship. · Continuously invited to attend the Yellow Emperor Worship Ceremony in China to expand Henan’s international connections, as well as various economic and trade promotion events held by cities and prefectures in Henan. At the 23rd China (Luohe) Food Festival in 2026, President Tu Haiyan was interviewed by Luohe Daily and local TV stations as a representative of overseas Chinese leaders, and delivered a speech at the special promotion meeting for overseas Chinese, Taiwanese and Henan entrepreneurs. 4. Social Responsibility & Global Cooperation · Donated a total of 1,000 euros to Amsterdam Chinese School and coordinated fraternal overseas Chinese organizations to support Chinese language education. · Actively participated in public welfare activities such as donation drives after The Hague explosion and elderly care programs organized by Dutch overseas Chinese communities. · Established communication ties with Henan business associations across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Europe, Asia, the United Arab Emirates, Mozambique, Peru and other regions to broaden international vision. 5. Future Prospects The association will further optimize member services, advance the normalized operation of scientific projects including the Smart Agriculture Expert Workstation, deepen non-governmental exchanges between China and Europe in culture, sports, economy and trade, tell vivid stories of China and Henan, serve Henan compatriots and the local Chinese community in the Netherlands, and add luster to the motherland and hometown.
The predecessor of the Federation was the Dutch Huiyuan Women’s Association, founded in the 1980s. It was tly established by several regional Chinese women’s associations across the Netherlands. Its original purpose was to enable Chinese women from different regions to get to know each other, exchange ideas, strengthen friendship, and tly organise activities beneficial to women’s physical and mental health. The General Federation of Chinese Women’s Associations in the Netherlands (hereinafter referred to as the Federation) was officially founded in 2000. It has long been committed to serving Chinese women in the Netherlands, improving the social status of the Chinese community, and strengthening communication and cooperation among Chinese associations, migrant organisations and the Dutch government. The Federation promotes the integrated management of local Chinese women’s groups and facilitates the better integration of Chinese women Dutch multicultural society. The President and members of the Standing Council are mostly serving presidents of regional Chinese women’s associations. The Federation’s mission is to unite all overseas Chinese women in the Netherlands, build a warm community for sisters living abroad, encourage social participation and integration, and enable women to utilise their strengths and contribute to society. The Federation advocates social equality and gender equity, safeguards the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese women in the Netherlands, and promotes their personal development and social recognition. It is deeply engaged in chari causes and poverty relief. Members have organised numerous aid and education support programmes in remote rural areas of China. Always caring for fellow compatriots, the Federation provides timely assistance during crises and actively participates in disaster relief initiatives. During the pandemic, it donated supplies to organisations in both China and the Netherlands, offering cross-border humanitarian support regardless of nationality or race. The Federation actively cooperates with Dutch integration and migrant policies, provides a comprehensive platform for Chinese women, and creates opportunities for social inclusion. It regularly participates in public events organised by Dutch authorities and social institutions. On 1 January 2014, the Federation officially ed the Nederlandse Vrouwenraad (NVR), becoming one of its key and influential member organisations. Over more than a decade, it has become an important milestone in the cooperation between Chinese and Dutch women’s communities, with steady support from local Chinese associations across the Netherlands. Moving forward, the Federation will continue to fulfil its mission with enthusiasm and dedication. We sincerely invite continued attention, encouragement and support from all sectors of the community. General Federation of Chinese Women’s Associations in the Netherlands
Introduction to Shenzhen Dapeng Fellow Townsmen Association in the Netherlands Founded in 1988, the Shenzhen Dapeng Fellow Townsmen Association in the Netherlands is an officially registered overseas Chinese organisation in the Netherlands. Since its establishment, the association has adhered to the tenet of “bonding hometown sentiments, enhancing friendship, helping and caring for one another, supporting the elderly and children, and maintaining unity and fraternity”. It unites compatriots from Dapeng, Shenzhen residing in the Netherlands and builds a solid bridge for communication and interaction among fellow townsfolk. For more than thirty years, the association has been committed to the following missions: Consolidating hometown bonds: Holding regular gatherings, festival celebrations, cultural and sports activities to strengthen cohesion and a sense of belonging among members; Advocating mutual assistance: Attending to the practical needs of fellow villagers, caring for the elderly and the young, and fostering a harmonious community of mutual support; Promoting Sino-Dutch friendship: Deepening local understanding and recognition of Chinese culture and enhancing friendly exchanges between the two peoples; Serving as a communication bridge: Maintaining close links with hometown regions, sharing timely local information, and boosting exchanges and cooperation between China and the Netherlands in economy, culture, education and other fields. Moving forward, the association will continue to uphold the fine traditions of patriotism, hometown devotion and solidarity. It will keep serving fellow townsmen, connect China and the Netherlands, and contribute to the sound development of the local Chinese community as well as the long‑lasting friendship between the two countries.
The Guangzhou Association in the Netherlands is a non-profit social organization voluntarily established by Guangzhou natives residing in the Netherlands. It is committed to uniting fellow villagers in the Netherlands, maintaining hometown bonds, and promoting mutual assistance, cooperation and common development. Since its establishment, the association has grown continuously and has become one of the dynamic and influential important forces among Chinese community organizations in the Netherlands.
Adhering to the tenet of "Unity and Mutual Assistance, Resource Sharing, Common Development", the association actively builds an exchange platform for members, strengthens connections and cohesion among fellow villagers, and helps new and old immigrants better integrate the local society. At the same time, the association also attaches great importance to inheriting Chinese culture, promoting the characteristics of Lingnan culture, and advancing cultural exchanges and integration between China and the Netherlands.
Looking ahead, the Guangzhou Association in the Netherlands will continue to gather hometown sentiments, serve its members, expand space for exchanges and cooperation, and contribute to the unity and development of the Chinese community as well as the friendly exchanges between China and the Netherlands.
The Jiangsu Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands was founded in April 2018. It is tly established by overseas Chinese of Jiangsu origin residing in the Netherlands, enterprises founded by Jiangsu nationals in the Netherlands, Jiangsu-based enterprises operating in the Netherlands, and local Dutch residents. Legally registered and approved by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK), it is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious social organization headquartered in The Hague. Ms. Hu Qi, the founder of the Chamber, served as its first President, and Mr. Shen Lifa took office as the second President. The Chamber is committed to deepening economic cooperation between the Netherlands and Jiangsu Province, and promoting bilateral collaboration in technological innovation, industrial upgrading and talent exchange. It regularly organizes various events including business exchange meetings, investment fairs and industry seminars, providing members with services and support in business cooperation, market expansion and policy interpretation. In recent years, the Chamber has achieved fruitful results in advancing bilateral economic cooperation. In September 2019, it signed a cooperation agreement with Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the China Cultural Centre in The Hague, injecting new impetus cultural exchanges between the two regions. In addition, the Chamber collaborated with the Brabant Development Agency (BOM) to host the "Smart Agriculture Exploration" event, exploring the application and development of smart agriculture in sustainable development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chamber actively raised supplies such as face masks and protective suits, which were donated to designated institutions including Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It contributed its share to the pandemic response, demonstrating the Chamber’s social mission and sense of responsibility. In June 2024, the Chamber received a delegation led by Mr. Hu Guangjie, President of the Jiangsu Overseas Friendship Association. It organized outstanding Jiangsu-origin residents in the Netherlands to hold a symposium with the delegation, which achieved a complete success. The Jiangsu Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands will continue to strengthen economic cooperation and exchanges between the Netherlands and Jiangsu Province, build a better platform for the cooperation and development of enterprises from both sides, and promote the common prosperity and economic development of the two regions.
The Netherlands International Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2011. It successfully completed the election of the 7th Council in July 2025, with Mr. Cai Xiaoru taking office as the new President. Adhering to the tenet of "serving overseas Chinese communities, serving society, promoting cooperation and seeking common development", the Chamber of Commerce has long been actively engaged in public welfare initiatives including flood relief, poverty alleviation and student assistance, and earnestly fulfilled its social responsibilities. In September 2025, the Netherlands International Chamber of Commerce acted as the organizer of the grand celebration marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China for overseas Chinese across the Netherlands, and successfully delivered all relevant arrangements. President Cai Xiaoru served as the Chairman of the celebration ceremony.
Founded in 1988, the Rotterdam Songbai Association is one of the most representative non‑profit organisations for elderly Chinese residents in the Netherlands, with a history of more than 30 years. It currently has over 600 members aged mainly between 50 and 90, making it a large and widely influential seniors’ association within the local Chinese community. Dedicated to serving the elderly, the association strives to prevent social isolation, promote physical and mental well‑being, and improve seniors’ quality of life. Over the years, it has built a multicultural and social platform to encourage members to develop social connections, strengthen public participation and enrich their cultural and spiritual life. Throughout its development, the Rotterdam Songbai Association has upheld the values of solidarity, mutual support and care for the elderly. It maintains close cooperation with local authorities, social welfare institutions and volunteers to create a warm, caring and vibrant community environment for senior residents. The association also actively promotes the inheritance and exchange of Chinese culture. It holds birthday celebrations for senior members every two months and organises regular activities twice a week, including tai chi, fitness exercises, singing, tennis, karaoke and community cultural events. These activities enrich members’ daily life, enhance mutual understanding and integration among different ethnic groups, and serve as an important cultural bridge in Dutch multicultural society. Moving forward, the Rotterdam Songbai Association will remain committed to its original mission of serving the elderly and uniting overseas Chinese communities, making continued contributions to harmonious community development and cultural exchange between China and the Netherlands.
Oriental Chinese Gowns Blooming in the Land of Tulips. In the Netherlands, windmills turn and tulips bloom, an elegant oriental charm flows gently. This is the European Global Cheongsam Federation – Netherlands General Association, a warm community bonded by the cheongsam, uniting overseas Chinese and oriental culture lovers across the country. It blends the gentleness and grace of the cheongsam with the openness and tolerance of the Netherlands, serving as a beautiful showcase for the charm of traditional Chinese culture. Since its founding, the association has upheld the mission: “Inherit the verve of cheongsam, display the elegance of China, and promote cultural integration between East and West.” It brings together Chinese women in the Netherlands and local Dutch enthusiasts who admire oriental culture. Founded on 15 October 2019 with only dozens of initial members, the association has grown steadily a prominent cultural organisation with more than 500 registered participants. Its members range from young enthusiasts in their twenties to senior culture ambassadors over seventy years of age, gathered together by a shared passion for the cheongsam. The association holds rich, regular activities. It organises cultural salons with professional instructors to introduce cheongsam history, design features and elegant etiquette. Members experience traditional crafts such as frog button making and pattern dyeing, gaining a deeper understanding of the millennium‑old oriental aesthetics embodied in this traditional costume. Outdoor catwalks and cultural gatherings are also held at iconic Dutch locations—tulip fields, historic canal banks and royal gardens. Members present diverse styles of cheongsam: plain ink‑wash patterns, luxurious embroidered florals, and modern improved designs. The flowing oriental costumes blend harmoniously with Dutch scenery, attracting local audiences and offering them an intuitive appreciation of cheongsam beauty. The association actively participates in local cultural festivals and chari events. At the Netherlands Chinese Culture Festival and Sino‑Dutch friendship events, its cheongsam shows and exhibitions are always audience favourites. At charity fairs, members organise cultural charity sales, with all proceeds donated to community welfare and cross‑cultural exchange projects, spreading kindness through the elegance of traditional dress. For every member, the association is far more than a hobby group; it is a heartfelt “hometown home” abroad. Newly arrived Chinese women find friendship and comfort far from home. Dutch lovers of oriental culture discover the subtle elegance of Chinese civilisation, building a bridge of friendship between two nations. In the years ahead, the European Global Cheongsam Federation – Netherlands General Association will continue to tell elegant oriental stories in the land of tulips, letting the timeless beauty of the cheongsam shine even brighter on the global stage of Sino‑Western cultural exchange.
欧洲荷比卢崇正客家总会成立于1989年，由旅居荷兰、比利时及卢森堡三国的华侨华人自发筹组，是具有跨国性质的侨团组织。总会以团结旅欧客家乡亲、弘扬中华优秀传统文化、促进中欧交流合作为宗旨，自成立以来，在凝聚侨心、服务侨胞、推动经贸文化往来等方面发挥了积极作用。本会秉承“崇正敦本、团结互助、开拓进取”的精神，致力于弘扬客家文化传统，增进会员之间的联系与合作，推动客家群体在欧洲的事业发展。同时，本会积极搭建中欧民间交流平台，加强与中国各地政府及社会团体的沟通联系，促进文化交流与经贸合作的深入开展。在具体工作方面，本会长期组织开展各类文化交流活动，积极传播客家文化，增强华侨华人文化认同；同时，通过组织商务考察、经贸对接等形式，推动会员参与中欧经贸合作。此外，本会还注重加强侨社联谊，服务会员发展需求，促进侨界和谐稳定。近年来，欧洲荷比卢崇正客家总会顺应时代发展趋势，不断推进组织建设与机制创新，积极吸纳青年力量，拓展多元合作渠道，持续提升组织凝聚力与社会影响力。 展望未来，本会将继续坚持服务侨胞、促进交流、弘扬文化的宗旨，进一步发挥桥梁纽带作用，为推动中欧友好关系发展及华侨华人事业进步作出新的贡献。
The Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Association of the Netherlands, Dutch name: Vereniging voor Chinese Kalligrafie en Schilderkunst in Nederland, was founded in 2015 at Ocean Park, Rotterdam. The founder and first president is Xia Mengxian, with Hu Huanwu serving as vice president. Association members are overseas Chinese painting and calligraphy enthusiasts residing in the Netherlands. They cherish the traditional painting and calligraphy art of the Chinese nation. In their spare time, they create calligraphy and paintings, cultivate their interests, exchange skills and learn from one another. On traditional Chinese festivals, the association regularly holds brush-writing gatherings and painting & calligraphy exhibitions, with strong support from overseas Chinese communities. These events enrich the cultural life of overseas Chinese and deepen local people’s understanding of Eastern painting and calligraphy art. The inheritance, development and promotion of Chinese painting and calligraphy overseas are of extraordinary significance. Though the journey is long, we shall surely reach our destination.
Founded in 1991, the TEO CHEW MUTUAL ASSOCIATION IN THE NETHERLANDS is a registered non‑profit overseas Chinese organization composed of Teochew residents in the Netherlands, with Zhao Ji as the current president. It aims to unite Teochew communities, preserve Teochew culture, serve fellow townspeople, promote China–Netherlands economic and cultural exchanges, and actively participate in international Teochew federation activities.
“Carry Forward Hakka Culture, Create Hakka Legends” – The Soul of a Wandering People: The Story of the Hakka The Hakka are an indomi and vibrant ethnic community within Chinese culture. The term “Hakka” means “guest people”, a name that embodies their centuries-long history of constant migration and unyielding perseverance. Originating from the Central Plains of China, the Hakka migrated south to Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi and other regions amid wars and upheavals. Against harsh conditions, they not only survived through strong will and unity, but also passed down their unique culture and traditions from generation to generation. This spirit is the very soul of the Hakka people. Hakka, one of the dialects closest to ancient Chinese, carries profound historical memories and cultural heritage. It is more than a language; it is a cultural lifeline connecting ancestors and descendants. Yet under globalization and social change, Hakka culture faces unprecedented challenges. Hakka descendants scattered across the world, especially the younger generation, are increasingly disconnected from their roots and history. The language is fading, traditions are blurring, and this precious heritage is slowly slipping away. That is why we must not stay silent. The European Hakka Culture Association is a passionate and mission-driven Chinese community based in the Netherlands, with a decade of history. Our members come from different countries and generations, yet we share a common duty: to keep the flame of Hakka culture alive. We do not merely promote culture – we strive and fight for its continuity. Our association is committed to preserving and inheriting the Hakka language, culture and traditions, and actively raising awareness and identity of ancestral roots among the younger generation. For many second, third and even fourth-generation overseas-born descendants, Hakka should no longer be a distant term, but a living identity to experience and take pride in. Through cultural events, educational programs, gatherings and cultural tours to Hakka regions in China, we enable young people to experience the charm of Hakka culture firsthand – from language, cuisine and clothing to music and mountain folk songs, making culture a living presence rather than just memory. We also actively participate in the World Hakka Congress, collaborating with Hakka communities worldwide to share experience, build strength and work together for the future of Hakka culture. We are fully aware of the difficulties along this path. The Hakka language is declining, and cultural inheritance faces a generational gap. Yet we never give up. Instead, we stand firmer: seizing every chance to learn from elders, memorizing every remaining Hakka phrase, cherishing every unforgotten cultural memory. We believe that as long as people are willing to remember and inherit, Hakka culture will never vanish. This is not only a responsibility, but a mission. With passion, faith and unremitting efforts, we will safeguard this precious cultural heritage, strive for the continuity of Hakka culture, and let the Hakka spirit shine brightly for generations to come.
The Dutch Chinese Art Troupe is a high‑level cultural group active among overseas Chinese communities in the Netherlands. Under the outstanding leadership of its first director, Mr. Chen Guangping, and the second director, Mr. Fu Xumin, the troupe has laid a solid foundation and achieved remarkable results. It is now led by the third director, Ms. Ji Xiaolan, a renowned European Chinese soprano and recipient of the Royal Dutch Medal. The troupe is dedicated to promoting fine traditional Chinese culture and enriching the cultural life of overseas Chinese and international friends in the Netherlands. It regularly performs at major festivals including Chinese New Year, the Mid‑Autumn Festival and National Day. Its programmes feature vocal music, dance, instrumental music and other artistic forms, while undertaking the mission of cultivating a new generation of young Chinese artistic talents. As an important bridge for cultural exchange between China and the Netherlands, the troupe presents large‑scale public performances, special cultural events and charity activities, bringing traditional Chinese arts Western mainstream society and showcasing the artistic demeanour of contemporary Chinese artists.
European Netherlands-Belgium Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce and Friendship Association is a non-profit social organization established in the Netherlands and Belgium, Europe, with its headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands. It is voluntarily formed by overseas Chinese entrepreneurs and social figures engaged in economy and trade, technology, culture and other fields in the Netherlands, Belgium and surrounding European countries. Aiming to promote economic and trade cooperation, technological exchanges and cultural interaction between Shenzhen and the Netherlands, Belgium and even Europe, the Chamber of Commerce builds a platform for business exchanges and cooperation, facilitates resource sharing and information exchange among members, actively organizes business and friendship activities, strengthens ties with Shenzhen associations around the world, supports member enterprises in expanding business and seeking business opportunities, and establishes a platform for people-to-people exchanges and corporate cooperation between China and Europe. As an important trade and logistics hub in Europe, the Netherlands enjoys broad prospects for economic, trade and industrial cooperation with Shenzhen, a major city of scientific and technological innovation. Since its establishment, the Chamber of Commerce has actively united Shenzhen-origin entrepreneurs and compatriots in the Netherlands-Belgium region who care about Shenzhens development. Its members cover international trade, logistics and transportation, technological innovation, financial investment, culture and education, catering services and other fields. It has promoted people-to-people economic and trade cooperation and friendly exchanges between China and Europe, and formed an influential exchange and cooperation network for Chinese entrepreneurs. In recent years, the Chamber of Commerce has organized or participated in numerous economic, trade and cultural exchange activities as well as overseas Chinese community events. It has played an active role in promoting people-to-people friendship and two-way economic and trade cooperation between Shenzhen and Europe, and has gradually become an important bridge connecting Shenzhen with overseas Chinese and the business community in the Netherlands-Belgium region.
The New Chinatown Association is an overseas Chinese community organization active in The Hague, the Netherlands, and its surrounding areas. It is committed to promoting the construction and development of the local Chinese community, serving Chinese business groups, and facilitating social integration and public participation. Since its establishment, adhering to the principle of "Serving the Overseas Chinese Community, Promoting Development, Strengthening Communication, and Building a Community Together", the Association has continuously carried out multi-level and multi-field services and exchange activities. One of the core functions of the Association is to represent and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese entrepreneurs. It actively voices the demands of the overseas Chinese community and acts as a bridge between the Chinese community and local governments as well as social institutions. By organizing seminars, policy briefings and industry exchange events, the Association helps its members keep abreast of the latest information on the Netherlands welfare security, housing policies, medical system and commercial regulations, so as to improve the compliant operation capacity and social adaptability of Chinese enterprises and practitioners. In recent years, the New Chinatown Association has continuously strengthened its platform functions, expanded its service scope, and focused on attracting young people and practitioners from emerging industries, promoting the professional and diversified development of the organization. Meanwhile, the Association actively participates in local public affairs and community governance, gradually raising the visibility and voice of the Chinese community in local society. Looking ahead, the New Chinatown Association will continue to uphold its service tenet, deepen resource integration and platform development, further boost the development of Chinese enterprises and community integration, and make positive contributions to the long-term and s development of the overseas Chinese community as well as people-to-people exchanges between China and the Netherlands.
The Netherlands China Driving Training Promotion Foundation was established on the basis of the Shanghai Driving School Netherlands. Following the completion of the historical mission of Shanghai Driving School Netherlands, the Foundation will continue to serve overseas Chinese in the Netherlands and build a public‑welfare service platform. Mr. Sheng Hong, President of the Foundation and Principal of Shanghai Driving School Netherlands, has been engaged in the driving training industry for 26 years. Since founding the driving school in 2000, he has provided professional driving training for more than 3,000 overseas Chinese in the Netherlands and accumulated extensive teaching experience. Moving forward, Mr. Sheng Hong will devote more energy to the work of the Foundation, promoting the upgrading and expansion of services in the driving training sector. Born in Shanghai in 1960, Mr. Sheng Hong is a graduate of Shanghai Maritime University and currently serves as President of the Shanghai Maritime University Alumni Association in the Netherlands. He settled in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in 1991. From 1997 to 2000, he completed professional vocational training in Dutch driving education, and obtained an official Dutch driving instructor qualification in 2000. In March 2026, he successfully passed the nationwide five‑yearly Dutch instructor recertification examination fully conducted in Dutch. On 18 September 2018, Mr. Sheng Hong founded the Netherlands China Driving Training Promotion Foundation (KvK: 72616938) and has served as its President ever since. He has long been actively engaged in cultural exchanges and public welfare causes. He has been invited three times to attend the China International Driving Training Forum, and his speech was included in Integrity and Safety: Proceedings of the 3rd International Forum (China Communications Press, 2018). He has also delivered free traffic safety training sessions at the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands on three occasions, and provided special traffic safety courses for local Chinese associations, institutions and Chinese enterprises in the Netherlands. While continuing driving school operations, the Foundation targets Chinese‑funded enterprises and overseas Chinese communities in the Netherlands. It offers short‑term specialized road safety training tailored to the growing number of Chinese companies based in the Netherlands. Through WeChat official accounts and other online platforms, it continuously disseminates Dutch traffic regulations and safety knowledge, helping Chinese residents improve driving skills and raise road safety awareness. In addition to promoting Dutch safe driving concepts, the Foundation shares local driving culture and reflects Dutch social ethics and civility. Obtaining a local driving licence is an important step for integrating Dutch society. With Mandarin‑language teaching, communication and instruction are clearer and more accessible for Chinese learners. The organisation regularly publishes details of Dutch traffic fines, reminding drivers to abide by traffic rules and fully understand the consequences and costs of traffic violations. The Foundation also compares differences in road traffic laws and regulations between China and the Netherlands, especially in speed limits, right‑of‑way rules at intersections, and contrasting safe driving philosophies. It closely monitors s in Dutch traffic management and shares timely information with Chinese compatriots, helping them keep pace with local social developments and adapt to Dutch society. For these reasons, the Foundation remains committed to sharing professional knowledge and practical experience, wishing all Chinese drivers in the Netherlands safe, smooth and pleasant journeys. Contact Information ・Phone: 0643081836 ・WeChat: Tonijn ・Email: ip.hon@hotmail.com ・WeChat Official Account: 荷兰华人驾驶者联谊会 | Chinese Drivers Association Netherlands Foundation Account (for public welfare donations) • Account Name: ST CHINA DRIVER S • IBAN: NL38ABNA0829671722
The mission of the Zwolle Chinese Joy Association is to earnestly do practical, meaningful and good deeds within our capacity for elderly and middle-aged overseas Chinese in Zwolle and surrounding areas.
The Landelijke Federatie van Chinese Organisaties in Nederland (LFCON) welcomes Chinese associations legally registered in the Netherlands to join us. As the Chinese representative organization recognized by the Dutch government, we provide an official platform for dialogue with the government, safeguard legitimate rights and interests, promote social integration, and build consensus within the community.
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As the only officially recognized representative organization of the Chinese community in the Netherlands, the Federation speaks on behalf of its member associations with Dutch authorities at all levels. Members’ concerns and appeals can be conveyed through this authoritative platform, so as to safeguard their due rights, interests and well-being.
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Integrate a collaborative ecosystem of over 52 associations to achieve seamless information exchange.
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Represent your interests and directly communicate with Dutch authorities at all levels to convey your appeals.
Provide legal and policy support to safeguard legitimate rights and interests in accordance with the law.
Unite the political power of the Chinese community and elevate the social status of the ethnic group.
Integrate a collaborative ecosystem of over 52 associations to achieve seamless information exchange.
Enjoy priority access to major events including Spring Festival, National Day and other flagship celebrations.
Gain access to policy guidance and opportunities for integrating mainstream Dutch society.
Participate in exchange programs tailored for catering, trade and other industries.
Receive guidance on standardized operation and sustainable development of associations.
The Landelijke Federatie van Chinese Organisaties in Nederland (LFCON) welcomes Chinese community organizations in the Netherlands to join us. Together, we engage in dialogue with the government, protect rights and interests, promote integration, and preserve Chinese culture.
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荷兰广州同乡会是由旅居荷兰的广州籍乡亲自发组成的非营利性社团组织，致力于团结在荷乡亲，联络乡情乡谊，促进互助合作与共同发展。自成立以来，同乡会不断发展壮大，已成为荷兰华人社团中具有活力与影响力的重要力量之一。 本会秉承“团结互助、资源共享、共同发展”的宗旨，积极为会员搭建交流平台，增强乡亲之间的联系与凝聚力，帮助新老移民更好地融入当地社会。同时，同乡会也注重传承中华文化，弘扬岭南文化特色，推动中荷文化交流与融合。 展望未来，荷兰广州同乡会将继续凝聚乡情，服务会员，拓展交流合作空间，为促进华人社群团结发展及 中荷友好交流贡献力量
