On February 7th, H.E. Shen Bo, Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands, attended and delivered a speech at the 2026 Chinese New Year Gala for Chinese Students and Scholars in the Netherlands, accompanied by Mr. Wang Wenhua, Counselor in charge of education affairs from the Embassy. Prior to the event, Ambassador Shen met with representatives of Chinese students and presented them with “Chinese New Year Care Package”.
Ambassador Shen extended New Year greetings to the attendees. He highlighted China’s economic growth and social achievement as well as its international engagement in 2025, and encouraged Chinese students in the Netherlands to play an active role in fostering friendship between China and the Netherlands.
Chinese and Dutch students performed together, highlighting cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Around 500 Chinese and international students and scholars gathered in the event to mark the Chinese New Year in a lively and multicultural atmosphere.
