"Young people represent the future. They are the most imaginative group of people, and they are also the most curious and thirsty for knowledge." When talking about the current youth science fiction writing, Han Song, chairman of the World Chinese Science Fiction Association and a famous science fiction writer, said : "We know that almost all scientific inventions and creations in the world were first proposed by science fiction. Therefore, in the face of a new round of scientific and technological revolution, young people's science fiction creation is actually the reservoir and power source of our innovative development."
6 On the morning of the 22nd, the event "Youth Science Fiction Writing from an International Perspective—Theme Promotion of the Kunpeng Award" was unveiled at the 30th Beijing International Book Fair. Han Song, chairman of the World Chinese Science Fiction Association and a famous science fiction writer, Liu Jinshuang, deputy editor-in-chief of Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, and Ma Li, representative of Shenzhen Futian District and leader of the teaching and research team of Liyuan Primary School (Liyuan Education Group) in Futian District, Shenzhen, attended this event and delivered a wonderful speech. Ajia, a well-known reading promoter and founder of the Red Niba Book Club, He Minghan, a famous children's science fiction writer, and Huang Zizhen, a young science fiction writer, conducted a dialogue with the theme of "Youth Science Fiction Writing from an International Perspective". The event was hosted by Zhang Jingtao, executive vice president of Knowledge Publishing House.
A group photo of guests at the event.
"Kunpeng" Youth Science Fiction Literature Award: Bringing young authors to the center of the international stage
As the first domestic science fiction literature award specifically for teenagers under the age of 25, the "Kunpeng" Youth Science Fiction Literature Award was launched in May 2021. So far, it has It has been successfully held for three times and the fourth call for papers is now in full swing. Liu Jinshuang, representative of the
organizer and deputy editor-in-chief of China Encyclopedia Publishing House, said that science fiction writing can transcend language and cultural barriers and connect imagination and innovation around the world. She believes that youth science fiction writing from an international perspective is a field full of challenges and opportunities. Youth science fiction writing can explore themes such as the integration of cross-cultural elements, technological development and future ideas, environmental protection and sustainable development, global issues and humanistic care. By encouraging young people to engage in science fiction creative activities, people's imagination, innovation and critical thinking skills can be cultivated, while at the same time promoting exchanges and mutual learning between different cultures.
Han Song, chairman of the World Chinese Science Fiction Association and a famous science fiction writer, emphasized in his speech that Chinese science fiction is attracting global attention, and the performance of young people's science fiction creation is particularly eye-catching. With the "Kunpeng" Youth Science Fiction Literature Award, young science fiction authors have gained new space for growth and have reached a higher starting point. They will eventually enter the center of the international stage and express their vigorous creativity. He hopes that the "Kunpeng" Science Fiction Literature Award can support the vigorous development of Chinese science fiction literature and showcase the creativity and spiritual outlook of Chinese teenagers to the world.
Ma Li said that the charm of science fiction literature is as broad as the starry sky and as beautiful as youth. In particular, the rapid development of science and technology, and the continuous emergence of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and biotechnology, have provided a broader imagination space and richer writing materials for science fiction writing, and have also deeply attracted a large number of young people. As the central urban area of Shenzhen, Futian District has always actively responded to the country’s call for technological innovation and talent cultivation, and has supported and encouraged young people to participate in science fiction creation through various channels. The “Kunpeng” Youth Science Fiction Literature Award is one of the brightest business cards.
Science fiction literature integrates Chinese elements: Looking forward to the "national fantasy" blooming its youth
Chinese youth science fiction writing from an international perspective will be a field full of vitality and creativity, integrating technology, futurism, imagination and cross-cultural elements. It provides young people with a broader platform to display their talents and think about the future, and provides unlimited possibilities for the development of young people's science fiction literature. Focusing on the theme of "Youth Science Fiction Writing from an International Perspective", Ajia, He Minghan and host Huang Zizhen had an in-depth discussion.
conversation scene.
When talking about the uniqueness of science fiction literary works created by teenagers, Ajia believes that teenagers’ imagination is often boundless.On the entire world stage, science fiction writing, science fiction reading, and science fiction imagination are becoming younger. They are no longer limited to scientific knowledge, but bold imagination, and most scientific and technological talents are young people. He sees this as a positive trend in the overall youthization of the science fiction field. As a judge of the "Kunpeng" Youth Science Fiction Literature Award, He Minghan has read many excellent youth science fiction literature works. He said that these works demonstrated the firm belief and strong vitality of young writers. At the same time, these works are more authentic and credible from the perspective of children.
Regarding the issue of the integration of Chinese elements and science fiction elements, Ajia emphasized that writing needs to be closely connected with life, emotion and imagination, and that true writing can resonate with peers. He also emphasized that paying attention to the earth and current life is the key to having an international perspective. He Minghan believes that science fiction literature is undergoing changes, including more forms of presentation, combination with other elements, and the rise of new culture. He proposed that true expression of personal thoughts and observations, combined with Chinese thought and culture, can lead to an international perspective in the future.
As an accomplished young science fiction writer, Huang Zizhen also shared her work "Yunmeng" and her thoughts. She said that internationalization is a major trend. As a recorder of the times, the writer not only writes about international cultural mark, while also adhering to oriental characteristics. "For example, I used many oriental elements such as 'Zhuang Zhou turns into a butterfly' in 'Yunmeng'. Just like 'National Comics', the organic combination of science fiction literature and Chinese elements, I call it 'National Fantasy'" ', Chinese science fiction. I hope that with the joint efforts of our generation and even the following generations, national fantasy can unleash its youth and the word 'national fantasy' can become a hot word and show a clear vision to people around the world. Oriental complex, let Chinese fantasy lead the future trend. "
It is reported that the fourth "Kunpeng" Youth Science Fiction Literature Award has launched a call for submissions, targeting young science fiction enthusiasts around the world, and is expected to achieve more fruitful results.
This event is jointly sponsored by China Encyclopedia Publishing House, Shenzhen Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League of China, Shenzhen Futian District People's Government, and the Propaganda Department of the Shenzhen Futian District Committee of the Communist Party of China and Knowledge Publishing House , Shenzhen Futian District Education Bureau, and Shenzhen Futian District Federation of Literary and Art Circles co-organized.
Written by: Nandu reporter Huang Qian
