Chinese science fiction, led by renowned author Liu Cixin, is capturing the imagination of audiences worldwide, according to recent reports.
A study by the China Science Fiction Research Center and the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies reveals a steady rise in global search trends and media coverage of Chinese sci-fi works from 2018 to 2023.
Featured prominently at the eighth China Science Fiction Convention, the report highlights \"The Three Body Problem\" as the leading Chinese sci-fi novel influencing overseas audiences. In the film sector, adaptations like \"The Wandering Earth\" are cited as top influencers.
\"Big IPs like Liu's works can become trailblazers, sparking interest in Chinese sci-fi and encouraging translations into various languages,\" said Ji Shaoting from the China Writers Association.
The enthusiasm extends to Japan, where numerous Chinese science fiction titles are being published due to the popularity of \"The Three Body Problem.\"
Another report emphasizes that elements drawn from Chinese history and culture within \"The Three Body Problem\" resonate particularly with international fans, more so than themes of human emotion or advanced technology.
Approximately 80 percent of overseas respondents expressed a desire to understand the Chinese mainland better after watching the TV adaptation of \"The Three Body Problem,\" as noted by the reports from the China Science Fiction Research Center and Tencent Horizon.
\"Many sinologists in Europe are excited about 'The Three Body Problem,' which has ignited a passion for studying the Chinese language,\" stated Wu Yan, a renowned researcher in Chinese sci-fi.
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