QINGDAO, China, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Iqingdao:
In autumn, red-tiled roofs and leafy green trees line the lanes and alleyways of Qingdao's historic old town, while the sea breeze carries the first hints of laughter and joy. Officially scheduled for September 19–28, the 3rd Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival will take place in the old town's Liyuan neighborhood, known for its distinctive courtyard-style residential compounds. Spanning a full range of comedy genres and settings, the festival will offer residents and visitors of all ages a spectacular celebration of comedy.
A major expansion in both lineup and scale is one of this year's highlights. The festival will feature more than 26 comedy formats, including stand-up, improv, stage plays, manzai—Japanese-style double-act comedy—and mime. New participating groups and productions will account for as much as 80 percent of the program. The international lineup will include Denmark's Paolo Nani Theatre and Australia's Loading Zone Comedy, both presenting world-class comedy productions. The lineup from across China will be equally star-studded, with leading comedy companies such as Mahua FunAge—including its stand-up and improv productions—Danliren Comedy, Huishuoxiao Comedy and Xiaoguo Culture all taking part. Qingdao-based groups such as Clam Comedy and HuiXiao Comedy will also make high-profile appearances.
Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival Gears Up
According to the event organizer, the festival will continue to build on its core theme, "A Street of Great Shows," while maintaining its commitment to broad public participation and a strong local character. Combining professional performances with audience interaction, it will build an integrated experience encompassing performances, interaction, cultural consumption and co-creation, helping comedy take root in the urban fabric. More than a short-term performing arts event, the festival is a vivid example of culture-led neighborhood revitalization as part of the ongoing regeneration of Qingdao's historic old town. Through laughter, it will breathe new life into historic buildings and foster a distinctive local "laughter economy."
From a single historic street to an entire comedy district, and from performances on stage to immersive festivities throughout the surrounding lanes and alleyways, the 3rd Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival will fill the city with joy and surprise this autumn. With one great show after another, it will further strengthen Qingdao's identity as a vibrant cultural destination and bring unexpected moments of delight to everyone who attends.
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Laughter Is in the Air, with Surprises at Every Turn! The 3rd Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival Gears Up
MILAN, MUNICH and SHANGHAI, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 3, 2026 EICMA (International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition), one of the most influential annual events in the global two-wheel industry, officially opened in Milan, Italy. neueHCT showcased its HCT Orbis Advanced Rider Assistance System, presenting the latest innovations by a Chinese intelligent driving company in the field of intelligent two-wheel mobility to global audiences.
neueHCT specializes in providing comprehensive ADAS and intelligent driving solutions for global OEMs, covering fields such as passenger vehicles, two-wheeled mobility, and L4 autonomous logistics vehicles. Through technical and functional demonstrations, neueHCT showcased HCT Orbis's strengths in ACC, environmental perception, risk warning, and active safety, attracting numerous two-wheeler OEMs, media representatives, industry experts, and visitors.
On the opening day, Stone Li, CEO of neueHCT, gave an exclusive interview at the booth to HD Motori, a renowned Italian technology and automotive media outlet. He shared in-depth insights into HCT Orbis's technical advantages, local adaptation, and global trends in intelligent two-wheel mobility. "When you ride a bike, you are exposed and far more vulnerable than a driver inside a vehicle," said Stone Li. "That is why the technology we develop is aimed at preventing the kinds of traffic accidents that cause the greatest harm to these road users."
To date, neueHCT has served more than 16 OEM customers worldwide including Chery, Volkswagen and Dongfeng Nissan, and won projects covering over 70 vehicle models, with overseas programs accounting for more than 50% of the total. The company has accumulated millions of kilometers of global real-road and over 10 billion kilometers of simulation testing worldwide.
Europe is a key market for global two-wheel industry and riding culture, and a strategically important region in neueHCT's global strategy. neueHCT's passenger vehicles have completed validation in multiple European cities, including Memmingen, Munich, Frankfurt, and Paris, and the experience can support the development and localization of its two-wheeler solutions. The company is also engaged with European two-wheeler OEMs, and its products meet the requirements of E-NCAP and EU GSR II regulations and certifications. Moreover, neueHCT has already established an R&D center in Germany to support product deployment in global markets.
Looking ahead, neueHCT will continue to deepen collaboration with European and global OEMs and industry partners, efficiently delivering intelligent riding assistance solutions that comply with regional regulatory standards, and driving two-wheel mobility toward a safer and smarter future.
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neueHCT showcases HCT Orbis at EICMA, Bringing Intelligent Driving Technology to Global Two-Wheel Mobility
