Summary: In 2015, Liu Cixin won the Hugo Award for “The Three-Body Problem,” ushering in a new chapter for Chinese science fiction. Over the past decade, Chengdu has seized the opportunity, with science fiction literature flourishing and the industry thriving. The World Science Fiction Convention was successfully held, and science fiction scenes frequently appear in reality, turning science fiction dreams into reality…
Hugo Award
The Hugo Award is an annual literary prize for the best science fiction or fantasy works, established in 1953 and named in honor of Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering magazine *Amazing Stories*. It is considered one of the most prestigious honors in the genre, with winners selected by members of the World Science Fiction Convention.
The Three-Body Problem
“The Three-Body Problem” is not a physical place but a famous science fiction novel by Chinese author Liu Cixin. It is the first book in the “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” trilogy and explores humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization from a planet in a three-star system. The narrative is deeply rooted in China’s Cultural Revolution, which serves as a pivotal historical backdrop for the story’s events.
World Science Fiction Convention
The World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is an annual gathering for fans and creators of science fiction and fantasy, first held in 1939. It is best known for administering the prestigious Hugo Awards, which honor the year’s best works in the genre. The convention is traditionally run by volunteers and moves to a different host city each year.
