On October 18th, the 81st World Science Fiction Congress opened in Chengdu, marking the first time this global science fiction cultural themed event has entered China. It is reported that the 2023 Chengdu World Science Fiction Conference will be a 5-day event with the theme of "Symbiosis Era". Top domestic and foreign science fiction writers, magazine editors, representatives of the science fiction industry, and experts and scholars in the fields of science fiction and cutting-edge technology will engage in a collision of ideas here, jointly promoting the development of the global science fiction industry. During the conference, the highly anticipated international award in the field of science fiction literature, the Hugo Prize, will be announced; More than 200 themed salons, exhibitions, parties, and other events will create a unique sci-fi experience for global sci-fi fans. (New News Agency)