Back to China book presentation
We are happy to announce the next event in the framework of the BeLux Asia Chambers Network: a webinar with Flemish journalist Tom Van de Weghe about his book “Terug naar China” (“Back to China”), taking place on Wednesday 17 December, from 19:00 to 20:00 JST.
”Terug naar China” is an urgent, eye-opening journey into the world’s next superpower at the moment it is reshaping global politics, technology and our own daily lives. Drawing on two decades of on-the-ground reporting, Tom Van de Weghe travels from African mining towns to Taiwanese frontlines, from Siberia to Silicon Valley, tracing the fingerprints of a rising China everywhere. The book reveals how Beijing’s power reaches deep into Europe — and why understanding China will define our future. A sharp, personal and essential guide to the world as it is becoming.
Speaker Profile
Tom Van de Weghe is an award-winning international correspondent for VRT NWS and one of Europe’s leading experts on China, geopolitics and technology. As former bureau chief in Beijing and Washington, he reported from more than fifty countries, covering everything from the frontlines in Ukraine to the emerging AI wars between the US and China. A Stanford Knight Fellow and sought-after keynote speaker, Tom blends deep geopolitical insight with vivid storytelling. He is also the co-host of the acclaimed monthly podcast China voorbij de muur.
Don’t miss this insightful presentation by Tom Van de Weghe!
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025
- Time: 19:00-20:00 JST (11:00-12:00 CET)
- Venue: online
- Fee: free of charge for BLCCJ members / JPY 2,000 for non-members
- Language: English
To register, please send your full name, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp by Monday 15 December 17:00 JST, and we will send a confirmation email.
Payments by bank transfer have to be confirmed by 15 December 17:00 JST. We will send the payment details in the confirmation email.
This event will be conducted online.
If your registration is accepted, you will receive the link on the day itself.
We hope to welcome many BLCCJ members!
This webinar is a collaboration of the BeLux Chambers in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India-Mumbai, India-New Delhi, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Vietnam-Belgium, and will be hosted by BLCC Singapore.