Chinese Communities in Belgium: New Generations, New Stories (EN)

This roundtable brings together Chinese diaspora from diverse backgrounds to reflect on how new generations of migration are reshaping Belgium’s social, cultural, and professional landscapes. Moving beyond simplified or stereotypical representations, the event highlights varied migration pathways, social positions, and lived experiences that coexist under the broad label of “Chinese.” Through personal narratives and professional reflections, participants will share how they navigate belonging, mobility, work, family, creativity, and public life in Belgium. Together, we aim to develop a more grounded and nuanced understanding of the evolving realities of Chinese migration — one that recognizes diversity across sectors, generations, and everyday settings. The afternoon will unfold in two parts Art Performance The event will start with traditional Chinese folk music, followed by a roundtable discussion accompanied by live painting. The artwork will develop throughout the event, reflecting the themes explored in the conversation. Roundtable Discussion Invited speakers from different professional and social backgrounds will engage in a moderated conversation, followed by audience Q&A. Meet the panelists A-Ray (He/him): Intercultural Centre Coordinator at the university, dedicated to supporting international students and fostering inclusive campus communities. Julia Zhu (She/her): Data analyst and the creator of @vizhualdiary, exploring second-generation Belgian-Chinese identity through food and storytelling. Alison Diec (She/her): PhD researcher at ULiège, studying identity dynamics among second-generation Chinese youth in Belgium. Di (They/them): Anthropology-based artist working on reimagining migrant belonging through cooking, performance, and embodied practice. Meet the artist Noëmi Plateau (She/her): Graphic designer, illustrator, and content creator for the Belgian NGO WSM. As an adoptee, she explores her roots through art, storytelling, and meaningful connection.   Focus collection: Untold Asian Stories Muntpunt invited Untold Asian Stories to offer a community curated collection. Because stories are best told by community members themselves. To provide representation, to counter misunderstandings and stereotypes and to broaden perspectives. To dig up stories of Asian communities in Flanders and Brussels together. To echo them in a carefully chosen selection of fiction and non-fiction works. To tell untold stories. Discover all (e-)books