As the Lunar New Year of the Horse approaches—a symbol of vitality, aspiration, and forward momentum—the China General Chamber of Commerce – USA (CGCC) is delighted to announce the distinguished honorees of the CGCC 2026 Lunar New Year of the Horse Gala, scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The evening will honor organizations whose leadership, innovation, and cross-border engagement have made significant contributions to economic growth, cultural exchange, and community engagement between the United States and China.
This year, in recognition of our enduring partnership and shared values, CGCC is proud to present the Outstanding Partner of the Year Award to Vornado Realty Trust. This honor acknowledges Vornado’s longstanding support of CGCC’s mission and its steadfast commitment to strengthening U.S.–China business and community ties. Through its leadership, collaboration, and active engagement, Vornado has played an integral role in advancing dialogue, opportunity, and mutual understanding across borders. This recognition reflects CGCC’s deep appreciation for Vornado’s continued support and the lasting impact it has made both across the real estate sector and within our shared business ecosystem.
Additionally, CGCC is pleased to present the Brand of the Year Award to three exceptional companies whose global vision, industry leadership, and commitment to innovation embody the very best of modern enterprise. Each honoree represents a unique dimension of excellence, while collectively reflecting creativity, resilience, and a future-driven spirit shaping today’s business landscape.
SANY Heavy Industry – A Global-to-Local Industrial Success Story
SANY Heavy Industry is honored this year for its leadership in the heavy-equipment and construction machinery sector, as well as its long-standing commitment to U.S. market growth. With extensive U.S. manufacturing, research, and service operations, SANY represents a standout example of global engineering meeting American market needs. The company’s dedication to quality, innovation, and local engagement has strengthened its brand across the United States while contributing meaningfully to American job creation, industrial development, and trans-Pacific commercial cooperation. SANY’s recognition reflects its role as a builder of both physical infrastructure and cross-border understanding.
Sunon Furniture LLC – Designing a Sustainable and Human-Centered Future
Sunon Furniture LLC is celebrated this year for its exceptional achievements in workplace design, operational expansion, and sustainable innovation. Combining global capability with deepening U.S. market engagement, Sunon has quickly become a respected leader in crafting human-centered, beautifully engineered workspace solutions. Its investment in U.S.-based infrastructure, commitment to sustainable materials, and rapid brand growth illustrate Sunon’s purposeful approach to creating work environments that empower people and inspire collaboration. The company’s recognition as a 2026 Brand of the Year honoree highlights the impact of thoughtful design in shaping the future of business and community life.
POP MART – Shaping Global Creative Culture
POP MART stands as a transformative force in contemporary youth culture, pioneering new frontiers in designer toys, retail innovation, and creative intellectual property. Over the past decade, the company has evolved from a trailblazing art toy startup into an international creative powerhouse, admired by consumers and designers worldwide. POP MART’s growing U.S. presence, and its far-reaching influence on global creative markets, underscore its role as a vibrant driver of artistic expression, cross-cultural engagement, and international brand-building. Its selection as a 2026 Brand of the Year honoree recognizes its ability to spark imagination, connect communities, and redefine how creativity moves across borders.
As CGCC carries forward its mission of creating value, generating opportunity, and enhancing cooperation across industries and nations, the Chamber remains deeply grateful for the ongoing support of its members, partners, and friends. Their dedication has fueled a resilient network of cooperation that continues to evolve with creativity and purpose.
With gratitude and optimism, CGCC looks forward to welcoming guests to a memorable 2026 Gala—an evening that honors exceptional achievement while celebrating unity and progress in the Year of the Horse.
About CGCC
Founded in 2005, the China General Chamber of Commerce - USA (“CGCC”) has been recognized as the largest and most impactful not-for-profit organization representing the U.S. and Chinese business communities. As an independent, non-partisan, non-governmental chamber of commerce with a mission to create value, generate economic growth and enhance cooperation, CGCC offers a broad range of programs, services, and resources to over a thousand multinational companies across the U.S.
About CGCC Foundation
Established in 2014, CGCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The mission of CGCC Foundation is to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and China through research, public charity and engagement in economic, cultural and social exchanges.