The Year of the Horse gallops into view - and the symbolism couldn't be more appropriate.  

The horse stands for a free spirit that channels raw power into graceful, unstoppable motion.

To mark the upcoming Chinese New Year, China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday unveiled four majestic ponies as the official mascots for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala. Themed "Galloping Steed, Onward Unstoppable" and inspired by iconic horse breeds celebrated throughout Chinese history, they embody the nation's unstoppable journey toward a new Chinese miracle.