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Science & Fantasy Growth Foundation, 南山区留学生创业大厦, Shenzhen (2026)

03/12/2025

Morning Star Shines Bright: 11th Morning Star Cup Sci-Fi Awards Conclude with a Focus on "Reconstruction" and International Collaboration

The 11th "Morning Star Cup" Chinese Original Sci-Fi Literature Contest Awards Ceremony was held under the stars at Shenzhen University Town, embodying the theme of "Reconstruction"—seeking order and hope amidst global change.

Breaking from tradition, the event was held on an open lawn, celebrating the integration of youth, community, and global perspectives in Nanshan District.

🏆 New Generation Power: The ceremony showcased the vibrant energy of China's emerging sci-fi writers:

Best Novel: Son of the Wind and Sand (风沙之子) by Ding Tianran—a "wasteland punk" epic praised for its pursuit of love and freedom.

Best Novella: Give Me a World (给我一个世界)—won by a high school student, highlighting impressive depth.

Best Short Story: Flowers Bloom on This Shore (此岸花盛开在彼海) by Xiu Cheng.

🌍 Globalizing Chinese Sci-Fi: A major focus was the comprehensive upgrade of the "Calvino" Sci-Fi Overseas Initiative, designed to promote Chinese sci-fi internationally. Key partnerships were signed:

Literary Track: Collaboration with Italy's Future Fiction to push Chinese works into the Italian and European markets.

Film/Art Track: Strategic agreement with the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival to facilitate cross-field exchange.

These partnerships establish a "dual-track mechanism" for Chinese Sci-Fi to successfully navigate the international market through both literature and screen arts.

03/12/2025

Bridging Civilizations Through Sci-Fi: China-Italy Art Masters Exchange Kicks Off in Shenzhen's Nanshan District!

In celebration of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Italy, the "China-Italy Art Masters International Exchange Series" officially launched in Shenzhen's Nanshan District on November 22nd!

This grand event, themed "Sci-Fi and Imagination," gathered leading Chinese and Italian sci-fi experts, artists, and scholars for a profound cross-cultural dialogue and an immersive cultural experience. The event runs until December 6th.

The event featured Italian sci-fi legend Francesco Verso (three-time winner of Italy's highest sci-fi honor, the Urania Award) and Asia's first Hugo Award winner illustrator, Zhao Enzhe.

Zhao Enzhe and Italian illustrator Lorenzo Ala captivated the audience with live drawing, merging Eastern aesthetics (like Chinese Hanfu) with futuristic sci-fi elements.

SUSTech Professor Wu Yan noted the complementary nature of the two traditions: Chinese sci-fi rooted in Tian Ren He Yi (unity of man and nature), versus Italian sci-fi's focus on "existential poetry" inherited from Dante. Scholars emphasized that innovation today is about reshaping human values and self-perception, not just creating new tech.

Beyond the deep discussions, the event offered a taste of Italy, with authentic Italian antipasti, gelato, and espresso, allowing attendees to experience the culture firsthand. Guests also toured the "Sci-Fi and Imagination Works Exhibition", which showcases masterpieces from both countries.

This spectacular cross-border collaboration showcases Nanshan's role as an open, innovative, and international urban hub.

03/12/2025

Driving the Future: 3rd Shenzhen Sci-Fi Film Industry Competition Successfully Concludes, Highlighting AI and Digital Innovation

The highly anticipated 3rd Shenzhen Sci-Fi Film Industry Competition concluded on November 8th, marking a pivotal moment in the 10th Shenzhen (International) Week of Science and Technology Films.

A Unique Focus: As the first professional contest in China dedicated to sci-fi film industrialization enterprises, this year's event attracted over 100 participants—including top enterprises and young directors—from major sci-fi hubs like Beijing, Chengdu, and Shenzhen. The roadshows featured 25+ projects across key sub-sectors: IP development, AIGC visual effects, VR games, sci-fi derivatives, and virtual production.

Responding to the Digital Age: In an era driven by high-speed advancements in AR/VR and AI, the film industry is undergoing a massive transformation. This competition directly addresses the challenges and opportunities of this data and AI-driven digital era. It serves as a crucial step to promote film technology innovation and elevate Shenzhen’s industry influence.

Shenzhen: The Sci-Fi Hub: With China's sci-fi industry revenue reaching ¥108.96 Billion in 2024 (thanks to IPs like The Wandering Earth and The Three-Body Problem), Shenzhen is actively strengthening its position. The competition aims to:

Map the Industry Chain: Fully catalogue Shenzhen's sci-fi industrial ecosystem.

Attract Talent: Draw excellent upstream and downstream enterprises to settle in the city.

Establish an Ecosystem: Foster a complete industrial chain integrating R&D, production, distribution, and exhibition.

The major awards (including Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Effects, and Best Sci-Fi Concept Design) will be presented at the closing ceremony of the Technology Film Week on November 14th.

Which sci-fi niche do you think will be most transformed by AI? Share your thoughts below!

03/12/2025

Future Meets Literature: Nanshan Launches Reading Month & Announces Winners of the 2025 "Future City" Sci-Fi Book Awards!

The Nanshan Sub-venue of the 26th Shenzhen Reading Month officially kicked off at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), highlighted by the grand announcement of the 2025 "Future City" Excellent Science Fiction Literature Book Awards!

The Award & Its Vision: The "Future City" Award is a key initiative of Nanshan District—Shenzhen's innovation hub—using sci-fi literature as a medium to discuss the challenges and opportunities of urbanization. The award aims to build an authoritative platform that focuses precisely on the contemporary issue of the "Future City."

🏆 The Winners: After months of selection and expert review, the winners were announced, showcasing diverse styles and perspectives on urban futures:

Comprehensive Awards: Gold to Tian Jun (天钧), Silver to You You Chang Feng (悠游长风), Bronze to The Fear of Seeing (看的恐惧：韩松的异想世界).

Creative Awards: Hive City (蜂群城市) won Best Sci-Fi City Design.

A Fusion of Tech and Culture: The ceremony was a spectacular display of "science and humanity in harmony." Features included digital humans as "Future Book Recommenders," AI technology animating book covers, and a live performance blending robot dance (Code Awakening) with traditional Chinese music.

Nanshan Reading Month Highlights: In line with the theme "AI Era Loves Reading," Nanshan is hosting over 100 themed activities, focusing on Sci-Fi/Science Popularization and Traditional Culture. Key events include:
The 11th "Morning Star Cup" Chinese Original Sci-Fi Literature Contest.
The "Intelligent Reading Future—2025 AI+ Reading Podcast Conference."
The 4th "Poetry Moistens Nanshan" Youth Poetry Competition.
Nanshan invites all citizens to immerse themselves in this reading carnival, exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and innovation!

03/12/2025

Witness the Fusion of Ancient Culture and Future Vision: Anthology of the 1st Dunhuang International Sci-Fi Contest Now Published!

We are excited to announce the publication of the official anthology for the 1st China Dunhuang International Science Fiction Creation Invitational Contest!

The Project: Completed in May 2021, this collection has been meticulously refined over four years. It features brilliant works by numerous sci-fi writers, all utilizing the iconic ancient city of Dunhuang as their backdrop, beautifully blending rich history, deep culture, and boundless futuristic imagination.

Special Guest: The book launch will feature a special appearance by Shenzhen-based sci-fi writer, Tan Gang.

Tan Gang is a significant figure in contemporary Chinese sci-fi, known for his diverse styles and focus on human and societal changes driven by technological shifts. He is a multiple award-winner, having secured major prizes including the Morning Star Award, starting with his work Three Crescent Moons in 2016.

Join us in Dunhuang to explore the infinite possibilities of sci-fi reflected in the "Yellow Sand" and witness the perfect integration of Chinese sci-fi literature with the magnificent culture of Dunhuang!

03/12/2025

Headline Suggestion: Multi-Award-Winning Sci-Fi Master Fenxingchengzi Returns with Gods of the Earth 2: Origin Reboot

We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated sequel, Gods of the Earth 2: Origin Reboot, by the celebrated Chinese science fiction writer, Fenxingchengzi!

A Literary Powerhouse: In just over four years, Fenxingchengzi has become one of China's most decorated sci-fi authors, sweeping major awards, including four Morning Star Awards, and three Galaxy Awards. His work is known for its profound imagination and narrative complexity.

The long-awaited second installment continues the epic saga begun in Gods of the Earth. The first book was praised for its bold world-building and exploration of deep sci-fi concepts.

What to Expect: Gods of the Earth 2 promises to be a deep dive back into a thrilling universe, pushing the boundaries of technology, society, and destiny. If you love grand-scale, ambitious science fiction, this is a must-add to your reading list!

Have you read the first book? Let us know what you're hoping to see in Origin Reboot!

03/12/2025

Headline Suggestion: Beyond Steampunk: Exploring the "Punk" Core of Silkpunk Sci-Fi, Defined by Yan Wanqing's Epic The Gilt Peach

The Silkpunk genre, coined by Ken Liu, goes beyond just aesthetics. It envisions a technology rooted in East Asian materials (bamboo, silk, paper) and bio-mimetic designs, creating an advanced, alternate technical history for the East.

While the "Silk" (the aesthetic) is clear, the "Punk" (the spirit) is the true challenge. Liu himself noted that "the 'punk' is much more important than the 'silk.'" It's about rebellion, resistance, and renewal against tradition and authority.

🚀 Yan Wanqing's monumental new historical sci-fi novel, The Gilt Peach (金桃), has arrived to definitively answer what that "punk" is.

The Gilt Peach is a groundbreaking work that builds a complete, systemic alternate history of technology in the medieval era. It features incredible concepts like the "Jingwei Network" (a global computational system based on the I Ching), massive mechanical war machines, and mobile cities—all set against the backdrop of the Tang Dynasty Silk Road.

The Core "Punk": The novel's heart lies in asking: Can technological progress truly benefit all of humanity under a feudal system? The "punk" is the sharp critique of the very feudal institutions and conservative ideologies that treat advanced tech (like the AI artifact "The Gilt Peach") purely as a tool for maintaining imperial order and hierarchy—not for universal welfare.

The Gilt Peach is a landmark that establishes Silkpunk as a unique and vital Chinese contribution to world science fiction, offering a profound commentary on technology, ethics, and the human relationship with nature (the Chinese concept of Tian Ren He Yi, or "unity of man and nature").

Highly recommended for fans of epic world-building and thought-provoking philosophical sci-fi!

03/12/2024

🌟 Celebrating Imagination and Innovation! 🌟

On November 28th, the "Sci-Fi Imagination Public Program" was a tremendous success at Ziyuan County First Primary School and Experimental Middle School. Organized by the Ziyuan County Education Bureau and the Science and Fantasy Growth Foundation, this event aimed to inspire young minds through the wonders of science fiction and technology. 📚🤖

We proudly donated sci-fi novels, AI programming robots, and educational courses to both schools, fostering creativity and technical skills among students. Additionally, an exciting sci-fi art exhibition showcased captivating artworks from around the globe, sparking the imagination of over 400 students. 🎨✨

A special thank you to our esteemed keynote speakers:

Lu Hang, a talented young sci-fi writer
Ma Yuepeng, a renowned AI expert
Wei Honghua, a mentor in the field of artificial intelligence
Their engaging presentations took the students on an unforgettable journey through the realms of science fiction and cutting-edge technology, igniting a passion for learning and innovation. 🚀🔬

Together, we're building a brighter future where imagination meets technology!

21/11/2024

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17/11/2024

🏙️ "Future City" National Sci-Fi Literature Awards Announced in Shenzhen 🚀

On November 7th, the inaugural "Future City" National Sci-Fi Literature Awards ceremony took place at the Southern University of Science and Technology, alongside the launch of the Nanshan District session of Shenzhen Reading Month.

Highlights of the Awards:
🏆 Sci-Fi Theme Gold Award: Strange Tales of Haiyan
🥈 Sci-Fi Theme Silver Award: The Man Who Sold the Moon
🥉 Sci-Fi Theme Bronze Award: Bian He and the Jade
✨ Best Sci-Fi City Design: Song of the New Sun
✨ Most Imaginative Future Life: The Digital Immortality Project
✨ Best Sci-Fi Worldbuilding: Abyss City

This award celebrates outstanding sci-fi literature published in mainland China over the past year, showcasing imaginative visions of future cities and innovative storytelling. 🌌

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