PANDA D'ORO GALA AWARDS 2026

Shanghai, 18 June 2026 – The Panda D’Oro Gala Awards, the most prestigious recognition for Italian businesses in China organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CCIC), took place last Thursday, 18th of June, at the iconic W Shanghai – The Bund, bringing together institutions, entrepreneurs, and business leaders for an evening dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the enduring strength of Italy-China relations.

The Panda D’Oro celebrates Italian companies that choose to invest, grow, and create long-term value in China — turning complexity into opportunity and building a concrete bridge between the two economies through their daily industrial and commercial presence.

The 2026 edition welcomed 650 guests, who gathered to celebrate 32 award-winning companies recognised for their outstanding performance in the Chinese market.

The evening was honored by the presence of several Italian institutional representatives. H.E. Massimo Ambrosetti, Ambassador of Italy to the P.R.C., and Gianni Di Giovanni, Chairman of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CCIC), delivered the opening remarks. They were joined by Tiziana D'Angelo, Consul General of Italy in Shanghai, Giulio Bolaffi, First Counsellor of the Italian Embassy, Fabio De Cillis, Director of the Italian Trade Agency in Shanghai, Federico Roberto Antonelli and Francesco D’Arelli, Directors of the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing and Shanghai.

On the Chinese side, the Gala welcomed senior representatives from local and municipal authorities, including Li Hong, Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce (SCOFCOM), Xue Feng, President of Invest Shanghai, as well as  leaders from Hongkou district and relevant local authorities, reflecting the strong institutional support for Italy–China economic and business cooperation.

The centerpiece of the Gala was the presentation of the Panda D’Oro Awards across 11 categories, with 10 awards dedicated to Italian companies operating in China and one category recognizing Chinese organizations that have contributed to strengthening bilateral relations. 

Having previously claimed the Panda D’Oro Award back in 2014, 100ITA has once again been named the recipient of the “Italian Taste Award”.…presenting on the stage an original design of Italian artist Simone Filosi, which was meticulously handcrafted throughout Italy. This exquisite wine collection embodies the authentic Italian brewing heritage and the artistic craftsmanship. With its rich body and unique artistic texture, it attracted the attention of all the guests present. Besides satisfying everyone's curiosity to taste, it vividly conveys the humanistic essence and romantic craftsmanship hidden in Italian meticulous manufacturing.