Chinese Author Explores Science Fiction's 'Grand Romance' at Huabiao Film Awards
Renowned science fiction writer Liu Cixin, celebrated for works like The Three-Body Problem, captivated audiences at Beijing's Huabiao Film Awards by reframing the genre as "a romantic journey through time and space." The author contrasted science fiction with traditional romance narratives, emphasizing its unique capacity to weave human emotion into cosmic-scale stories spanning millennia.
Liu teased his upcoming TV adaptation Ball Lightning, currently in production, as an exploration of natural phenomena through this lens. "Science fiction reveals the poetry hidden in quantum physics and celestial mechanics," he remarked, underscoring his commitment to blending scientific rigor with imaginative storytelling.
The speech comes amid growing global recognition for Chinese sci-fi, with Liu's works sparking international dialogue about humanity's place in the universe. Industry analysts note this cultural momentum coincides with increased investment in China's creative sectors, particularly in science-themed entertainment.
