Bettine Vriesekoop's love for table tennis led to a deep interest in China. She became impressed by Taoism. This Chinese wisdom of life, which she propagates with bat and ball, gives her more balance. What else did she learn from Tao and what can we use from it in everyday life? Vriesekoop was twice European champion and worked as a correspondent for NRC in Beijing. She wrote several books on China, including Chinese wijsheid in een balletje. Het spel van Tao (2024). In cooperation with Netherlands China Association.