SupChina Women's Gala 2023 | The China Project

Gala Dinner & Awards

Day 2, May 18, 2023 | 6PM –10PM | Mandarin Oriental, New York City | Dress Code: Black Tie

This year's gala will feature a glamorous night of entertainment, conversation, and celebration of amazing women in the U.S.-China space. Join us at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental in NYC to celebrate our honorees and the blossoming of diverse opportunities for engagement. Dress code is black tie.

In between inspiring speeches by our wonderful honorees, bid on an array of absolutely fabulous live auction prizes. End the night with top-class entertainment by renowned Carnegie Hall musicians.

Coming in from out of town? Gala guests can receive an exclusive 60% discount to stay at the five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel from May 17 to May 22. After your ticket purchase, you will receive details on hotel booking.

Cocktails & Networking

6:00 PM

Doors open to the luxury cocktail area of the Mandarin Oriental in New York City, where you will get the chance to meet and mingle with the other illustrious guests for the night.

Get your photo taken, grab a delicious drink from the bar and enjoy a spot of conversation with your fellow guests.

Cocktails

Welcome from

The China Project

7:00 PM

We welcome all our viewers to the dinner with opening remarks by Founder and Chair Anla Cheng, CEO Bob Guterma, and Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Goldkorn.

In these unprecedented times, The China Project continues to provide audiences around the world with an accurate, comprehensive, and contextual understanding of China.

Meet our Honorees

8:50 PM

Dora Fugh Lee, Renowned Artist

Stella Li, CEO, BYD Americas

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Yuja Wang, Globally Acclaimed Concert Pianist

Amy Chua, Bestselling Author & Time’s 100 most Influential People

Award Ceremony

The Women's Gala Auction

THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT

Indulge in an array of amazing prizes available for bidding at our upcoming gala.

These coveted high-ticket items include:

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Shangri-La Adventure

Experience the beauty and culture of Yunnan with our travel package to Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La. The boutique hotel and surrounding area offer stunning views of the mountainous landscape and a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region. Stay in luxurious accommodations and participate in activities like hiking and visiting local markets. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and rich cultural history of Yunnan.

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4 Broadway Theatre tickets to Sweeney Todd

For the first time since 1980, Broadway audiences can experience Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award®–winning score as it was performed in the original production—with Jonathan Tunick’s classic 26-player orchestration on an epic scale. Tony Award–winning director Thomas Kail (Hamilton) helms the return of this musical thriller starring Tony and Grammy® nominee Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) as Sweeney Todd and Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford (Sunday in the Park With George, Kinky Boots) as Mrs. Lovett.

Painting by Dora Fugh Lee, Renowned Chinese American visual painter and sculptress

Dora Fugh Lee was born in Beijing in 1930 and began painting with the traditional Chinese master Yan Shaoxiang at age twelve, during the Sino Japanese War. Dora's unique style has won her many awards and ardent reviews. Her paintings can be found in the Smithsonian Institution, the Washington National Cathedral, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and China Institute. Don't miss this opportunity to own a painting by Dora Fugh Lee.