"We are really excited about this," said Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar, adding that their Chinese partners have helped a lot in developing downtown Los Angeles over the past five years.

The organization also invited elected officials, including Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino, and Los Angeles mayor's representative Felipe Cusnir, to present the awards at last week's gathering in Los Angles.