Exploring the Chronicles of Chinese Science Fiction
The 2023 World Science Fiction Convention concluded in Chengdu, Chengdu made history as the first city in China to host WorldCon.
With the success of the TV series "The Three-Body Problem" and the blockbuster film "The Wandering Earth," China's science fiction industry achieved a total revenue of 87.75 billion RMB in 2022.
Prominent sci-fi writers, publishers, and editors gathered in Chengdu to discuss the remarkable journey that distinguished figures in the field have undertaken over the past century, tracing the development of Chinese science fiction, providing a comprehensive overview of its history, and vividly portraying the indomitable spirit of those who have carried the torch and passed it down through the generations in the realm of Chinese science fiction. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INZECkUydJE
On the third day after being trapped in the desert, I arrived at Jiayuguan on my way back, and luckily I still had the opportunity to witness another kind of technology - ancient military technology, at Jiayu Pass. ?
There is an old saying: Grabbing a turtle in a vase. That is exactly ancient Chinese border guardians were doing. They designed two gates together, so even the energy broke the first one, they would get trapped in this pit.
According to legend, when Jiayuguan was being planned, the official in charge asked the designer to estimate the exact number of bricks required and the designer gave him a number , the designer replied '99,999'. The official questioned his judgment, asking him if that would be enough, so the designer added one brick. When Jiayuguan was finished, there was one brick left over, which was placed loose on one of the gates where it remains today.
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