The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC)'s Lunar New Year Gala 2026 will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Pier Sixty.

We are excited to announce our Honoree of the Year, Mr. Chang M. Liu, in recognition of his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to community advancement.

Mr. Chang M. Liu is the President and CEO of Cathay Bank and Cathay General Bancorp. With over 30 years of experience in banking, he is recognized for his leadership in lending, operations, and community engagement. He also serves on several industry and civic boards, including the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco–Los Angeles Regional and Chairman of the Board for the American Cancer Society–CEOs Against Cancer. 

Becoming a sponsor or placing an ad in the CPC Lunar New Year Benefit Journal is a great way to pay tribute to the honorees, promote your business and celebrate with us. The deadline to submit an ad is this Friday, February 6th, 2026.

Your support will allow CPC to continue empowering Asian American, immigrant, and low-income communities to achieve goals in their education, family, community, and career. 

Message from Mr. Chang M. Liu

I am deeply honored to be recognized by the Chinese American Planning Council (CPC). For nearly six decades, CPC has been a vital force in empowering Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities across New York City. With over 50 programs operating across more than 30 sites, CPC provides workforce development, family support, and senior services for thousands each day, ensuring that individuals and families have the resources they need to thrive. 

At Cathay Bank, our team shares CPC’s mission of uplifting communities and expanding opportunities. Being named Honoree of the Year is a reflection of our entire organization’s dedication. I am proud that your esteemed organization recognizes the Bank in this way. Our team feels privileged to be recognized alongside such distinguished luminaries and organizations on this year’s honoree list. 

CPC’s work has long inspired us, and this recognition reinforces our continued commitment to support our communities. Thank you for this honor and for your unwavering commitment to championing hope, dignity, and opportunity. 

ABOUT CPC
Founded in 1965, CPC is a social services organization that creates social change. Building on our historic legacy and ongoing dedication to the Chinese American community, CPC advances the social and economic progress of immigrant and low-income communities of New York through services, resources, and advocacy.

關於華策會
華策會成立於1965年，是一個致力於推動社會變革的社會服務機構。秉承深厚的歷史傳承與對華裔美國社區的持續承諾，華策會透過多元服務、資源援助與公共倡議，促進紐約移民及低收入社區的社會與經濟發展。

ACERCA DE CPC
Fundada en 1965, CPC es una organización de servicios sociales que promueve el cambio social. Basándose en su legado histórico y su compromiso continuo con la comunidad chino-estadounidense, CPC impulsa el progreso social y económico de las comunidades inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de Nueva York a través de servicios, recursos y acciones de incidencia.