Sci-fi author finds productive forces a 'shocking leap'

When readers asked whether there will be sequels to The Three-Body Trilogy, Liu said that the story is complete.

"Judging from my age, I can only write for another 10 years, not very long. I want to try out some new and different ideas. I'm not sure whether I can complete the novels or they are worth publishing, but I have been trying hard to write," he said.

In the years since Liu won the Hugo Award, the sci-fi industry in China has kept growing. At the 82nd World Science Fiction Convention in August, Chinese authors received a record nine nominations.

The 2024 China Science Fiction Industry Report shows that in 2023, the industry generated 113.29 billion yuan ($15.93 billion), surpassing 100 billion yuan for the first time.

At the same ceremony, the Liu Cixin Sci-fi Museum was launched. Located in a cultural park in Yangquan, the 700-square-meter museum presents a space for audiences to learn about Liu's life, writing and achievements as well as the adaptations of his works.

Yan Jingming, vice-president of the China Writers Association, said that he hoped the museum will be an inspirational source for more sci-fi creations.