China’s 15th Five-Year-Plan Luncheon
📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹
🕛 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬
📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴
We are thrilled to announce our China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Luncheon, an exclusive event for business leaders and professionals engaged in China–Netherlands economic relations, hosted in the beautiful castle de Wittenburg.
This luncheon will offer valuable insights into China’s strategic priorities and policy direction, while also providing an excellent opportunity to connect with peers, experts, and stakeholders from across the community.
Program
12:00-12:30 | Walk in
12:30-12:35 | Opening Words by Jochum Haakma, Chairman NCBC
12:35-13:00 | Speech by H.E. Shen Bo, Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands
13:00-13:15 | Q&A with the Ambassador
13:15-13:20 | Speech by Ms. Wang Yan, General Manager, Bank of China Rotterdam
13:20-14:00 | Lunch
Please note: there is a limited number of seats available. If you would like to join, please register as soon as possible.
Beyond the Bamboo Ceiling – Asian Professionals in the Netherlands
📅 May 2026, exact date TBC
The NCBC will host “Beyond the Bamboo Ceiling – Asian Professionals in the Netherlands,” an event dedicated to exploring the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Asian professionals in the Dutch workplace.
Bringing together professionals, leaders, and allies, the event will foster open dialogue on topics such as career progression, leadership representation, and cultural identity, while sharing practical insights and personal experiences to help break through invisible barriers. Whether you are navigating your own career or looking to support a more inclusive work environment, this event aims to inspire, connect, and empower.
More details, including the exact date and speakers, will be announced soon.
China Inspiration Mission 2026
📅 Date: 10 – 17 October 2026
➡️ Information session: Friday 19 June
In a world shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting supply chains, and rapid technological advancement, one question becomes increasingly important:
Is your organization thinking far enough ahead?
Together with our partners, we are organising a unique China Inspiration Mission, comprising an immersive program designed to provide first-hand insights into how China operates and plans for the future, and translate this to your own organization and your strategic plan for the future.
What you will gain
- A deeper understanding of China’s long-term strategy + direction
- New insights into global economic & geopolitical shifts
- A clear reflection on your own company’s strategic resilience
- Concrete ideas to strengthen your long-term positioning
- A strong network of peers facing similar strategic challenges
The program will cover three key dimensions:
Government & policy
- Engage with local governments on industrial policy and long-term economic planning
- Understand how 10–20 year strategies are developed and executed
Leading companies
- Visit innovative Chinese companies, e.g., Pony AI (autonomous driving), Alibaba (e-commerce/tech), Unitree (robotics)
- Explore how businesses scale through state-industry alignment and long-term vision
Global context
- Expert session on China, Europe, and the new geopolitical reality
- Insights into how Chinese actors respond to trade tensions, decoupling, and uncertainty
To help you explore this opportunity, we are organizing a dedicated Information Session on 19 June, where we will provide more details on the China Inspiration Mission and answer your questions.
Interested in joining the session or learning more about the mission?
Please check out the Mission Flyer or contact us to register or request further information.
Robotics in China: Innovation, Applications & Opportunities Event
📅 Date: Thursday 8 October
More info TBA