Imaginative visions of future create new dynamic to city
China DailyCHINA DAILY Chengdu, Sichuan province, is making a name for itself with sci-fi tradition and credentials, thanks to best-selling book that led to a blockbuster movie Relying on technological innovation and a cultural atmosphere, Chengdu, a city renowned for diverse cultures and giant pandas, is once again on the world stage through its endeavors and innovations in science fiction. China's renowned sci-fi writer, Liu Cixin, won the Hugo Award for Best Novel at the 73rd World Science Fiction Convention with his work The Three-Body Problem, becoming the first Asian sci-fi writer to win the Hugo Award in more than half a century since its establishment. The Hugo Award is an annual literary prize for the best sci-fi or fantasy works and achievements given at the World Science Fiction Convention and chosen by its members. Today, Science Fiction World is one of the largest and most influential professional sci-fi literary journals in China, making Chengdu a hub with a rich sci-fi atmosphere and fan activities.
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