China’s sci‑fi boom
China’s sci‑fi industry pulled in 126.1 billion yuan in 2025 and is still growing — the sector spans books, film, games and themed tourism (english.news.cn). The 2026 China Science Fiction Convention kicks off March 27–29 at Beijing’s Shougang Park, explicitly focusing on that ecosystem and industry development (news.cgtn.com).
Organizers say the convention will bring together more than 1,000 guests from over 100 countries and stage over 100 events as a designated sub‑event of the Zhongguancun Forum. (news.cgtn.com)) A report released at the gathering was issued by the China Research Institute for Science Popularization and noted the sci‑fi industry has now topped the 100 billion yuan mark for three consecutive years. (english.news.cn)) The report recorded roughly 15.7% year‑on‑year growth for the sector in 2025, signaling faster commercialization compared with prior years. (news.cgtn.com)) Official data show sci‑fi video games generated 71.81 billion yuan in 2024, the largest single subsection reported that year. (english.www.gov.cn)) Program highlights at the convention include planned new film releases such as "Missions to the Moon" and a series of complimentary sci‑fi film screenings promoted by organizers. (english.news.cn)) Organizers also promoted an "Industrial Relics–Future Imagination" sci‑fi tourism route that uses 5G, XR and Digital Twin technologies for immersive experiences at the venue, a repurposed former steel complex now used as a cultural site. (english.bjsjs.gov.cn))
