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Is Sci-Fi the Next Big Chinese Cultural Export After Kung Fu?

Aug 20, 2017  /  People  / 
While a younger generation of Chinese readers have been voraciously reading stories from around the world for decades, Chinese science fiction has barely begun to seep into Western libraries. But those that have, have done so with resounding success. Read More

Film Review: ‘Battle of Memories’ Puzzles but Isn’t Easily Forgotten

May 23, 2017  /  Reviews  / 
Director Leste Chan's "Battle of Memories" is a Chinese puzzle of a sci-fi murder mystery about the human tendencies to try to control destiny and then escape the pain when things don’t turn out as planned. Read More

China Sci-Fi Film ‘Reset’ Wins Award at Houston Festival

May 1, 2017  /  News  / 
Science fiction written and produced in China continues to get attention from both domestic and international audiences. Read More

China’s Top Sci-Fi Writer Nominated for Second Hugo Award

Apr 7, 2017  /  News  / 
Liu Cixin's "Death's End" is one of six books nominated in The Hugo Awards' Best Novel category. Read More

Another Story by Chinese Sci-Fi Writer Liu Cixin to Hit Screens

Feb 20, 2017  /  News  / 
China’s best-known contemporary science fiction writer continues to sell, even as earlier productions stall. Chinese sci-fi novelist Liu Cixin is set to have another of his stories hit the big screen even as his more famous novel The Three Body Problem continues to languish in development limbo. Local media outlet Sina Entertainment reports that filming Read More

On Screen China: ‘Arrival’ Should Lead Sci-Fi-Packed Weekend

Jan 20, 2017  /  Box Office  / 
Arrival will lead the first-ever Western sci-fi trifecta into a top-five weekend box office finish in China. Read More

On Screen China: The Force Is Not Strong with ‘Rogue One’

Jan 5, 2017  /  Box Office  / 
The Force isn’t strong in China. But hey, at least Disney has Marvel. Read More

CFI Q&A With Jan Heinze, COO of Global Special Effects Firm Pixomondo

Jul 18, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
The native German talked with CFI about the effect vast amounts of new money is having on the Chinese film and visual effects industries and the prospects for more science fiction films. Read More

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