CKN Report Presentation - Chinese Civil Society in the Netherlands and Europe
This was the launch event of a new Clingendael China Knowledge Network (CKN) report on the emergence, networks, and challenges of new Chinese civil society organizations (CCSOs) in Europe, with a particular focus on the Netherlands.
Based on 32 in-depth interviews, the report highlights how these organizations - often led by students, professionals, and cultural workers - contribute to integration, intercultural dialogue, and human rights advocacy, while also facing funding, political, and institutional barriers.
The event provided insights into the evolving civic landscape shaped by Mainland Chinese migrants and discuss key recommendations for Dutch and European policymakers to foster inclusion, resilience, and cross-community solidarity.
The event concluded with a networking drink at Café Restaurant Schlemmer, Lange Houtstraat 17, 2511 CV, Den Haag.
Authors:
Ming Luo is the fellow at IIAS, Leiden University. She earned her PhD in Sociology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her research focuses on gender and sexuality, urban–rural migration, and bullying and violence.
Maggi W.H. Leung is Professor of International Development Studies and Chair of the Governance and Inclusive Development research group. A geographer and migration scholar by training, her research focuses on the socio-spatial impacts of migration and mobilities, particularly in peripherised and climate-affected areas.
Pál Nyiri is Professor of Global History from an Anthropological Perspective at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. His research focuses on the international mobility of emerging Chinese elites, including entrepreneurs, journalists and volunteers.
Michael Y. Liu is a lawyer and civil society activist from China. Currently he is an external PhD candidate at the Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Society.
Details:
- Wed, Oct 1
- 15:00 PM - 16:30 PM GMT+2
- Hybrid event
- Schouwburgstraat 2, A2.01, The Hague
Preliminary Agenda:
15:00 – 15:10 | Entry
15:10 – 15:20 | Welcome and Introduction
15:20 – 16:00 | Presentation of Key Findings
16:00 – 16:20 | Q&A and Discussion
16:20 – 16:30 | Closing Remarks
16:30 – 17:30 | Networking borrel
You are welcome to attend the event either physically or online. Once you register via the button below, you will receive a confirmation email and, if applicable, a link to join the event virtually.
Please note that a camera crew will record the presentation. This recording will later be published on the CKN website. The Q&A session will not be recorded, and only the authors and panellists will appear in the video.
The report will be shared under embargo with registered participants one day prior to the presentation.
China Knowledge Network
The Dutch China Knowledge Network (CKN) is a network established to involve China experts and disseminate knowledge within the government of the Netherlands and beyond.Our key task is to connect various angles of research and events to better understand China’s motives, policies and vision to develop more effective policies and better advise social partners. The secretariat of the knowledge network has been assigned to think tank Clingendael together with LeidenAsiaCentre. They will function primarily as ‘knowledge brokers’, matching the supply and demand of knowledge.
