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The team at the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Hong Kong and Macau successfully organised the symposium for a Green and Resilient Northern Metropolis last week on the beautiful ship Clipper Stad Amsterdam. The event offered many useful perspectives from Hong Kong and Dutch participants for a green way forward for this impressive Hong Kong project: …
In 2023, the Netherlands became the world’s top exporter of plant reproductive materials, with exports worth over €5 billion. This shows how important Dutch breeding and propagation companies are to global agriculture and the Dutch economy. The Dutch seed sector includes over 200 plant breeding companies and more than 7000 propagators. They work on feed, arable, vegetable, fruit, and ornamental …
Our team wrote an article elaborating on the more-and-more notable initiative known as the Greater Bay Area in China, which aims to create a unified economic and innovation hub encompassing multiple cities. With its strategic location, skilled workforce, and supportive government policies, the GBA has the potential to revolutionise innovation and drive economic growth in various advanced industries such as …
We wish everyone a very happy and innovative 2024! As we welcome the new year, we reflect on 2023—a year in which our team of the Netherlands Innovation Network China celebrated numerous inspiring events and forged impactful connections. Highlighted in the infographic below are several of key events and activities of 2023. Looking ahead, 2024 promises to be even more …
This April Dutch & Chinese academics gathered during the annual meet-up of the Holland Science Network (HSN). The participants exchanged their views on strategies to enhance Sino-Dutch knowledge sharing, intercountry exchange of researchers and professors, and collaborative research. The goal of the HSN is to stimulate progress in technological innovation for both countries. If you’re interested you can reach out …
Seminar on the occasion of the transit of the European Medicines Agency to Amsterdam (EMA), 27th & 29th of May The seminar brings you a view from regulators, academia and industry on the necessity of maintaining the balance between regulation and innovation and will give you an update on the latest information on the transit of the EMA from the …
About the CSITF The China Shanghai International Technology Fair (CSITF), which will take place from April 20 to 22, is the most important national technology fair in China. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST), and Shanghai Municipality jointly organise this fair. Last year, Minister Wan Gang from MOST, Vice-Minister Fang Aiqing from MOFCOM, …
Introduction The Netherlands is the second-largest exporter of agricultural food products in the world. In 2050, there will be nine billion mouths to feed in the world. This is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Dutch entrepreneurs and researchers are eager to address and solve global challenges. In order to achieve this aim, the Netherlands is making considerable …
Researchers from Hong Kong, Chengdu, Beijing and Tokyo recently reported a functional link between diabetes and cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis occurs when mutations in the CFTR gene hamper the function of the Cystic Fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator. This leads to a “tough mucus” secretion in the lungs, and its most acute symptoms are therefore shortness of breath. Indigestion is also …
On Friday February 21st, Airbus and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced both aircraft manufacturers will collaborate on sustainable growth in air transport. The scope of their collaboration will however extend beyond the aircraft itself. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, signed by Günter Butschek, Airbus Chief Operating Officer and He Dongfeng, President of COMAC, they will “share best practices …
