China Media Group (CMG) brought a vibrant preview of its annual Spring Festival Gala to New York City on February 13, 2026, marking the third consecutive year of the "Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala" event in Manhattan. The gathering, themed "The World Watches the CMG Gala Together," drew approximately 300 guests, including UN diplomats, cultural leaders, and media representatives from China and the U.S.
In video remarks, CMG President Shen Haixiong highlighted the gala's role as a "spiritual Spring Festival reunion dinner" for global audiences, now in its 43rd year. UN Under-Secretary-General Melissa Fleming praised the event's cross-cultural significance, while Stephen A. Orlins of the National Committee on U.S.–China Relations and Ma Xiaoxiao, Deputy Consul General of China in New York, emphasized its role in fostering mutual understanding.
Building on 2025's collaboration with over 3,100 international media outlets, this year's gala—themed "Galloping Steed, Onward Unstoppable"—will integrate cutting-edge 5G, 4K/8K, and AI technologies. CMG's 85-language broadcasting network aims to deliver a dynamic showcase of traditional Chinese culture and modern creativity to audiences worldwide.
