Chinese writers shine at world's prestigious sci-fi awards

STORY: Chinese writers shine at world's prestigious sci-fi awards DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. promo video of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HAI YA, Chinese sci-fi writer, Winner of 2023 Hugo Awards for Best Novelette 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRIS M. BARKLEY, Winner of 2023 Hugo Awards for Best Fan Writer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NEIL CLARKE, Winner of 2023 Hugo Awards for Best Editor (Short Form) STORYLINE: Chinese sci-fi writers and artists had a rewarding night at this year's Hugo Awards. Hai Ya took away the Best Novelette award for "The Space-Time Painter" while well-known computer graphics artist Zhao Enzhe won the Best Professional Artist award. The results were announced at a ceremony at the 81st World Science Fiction Convention underway in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Winners of various categories have shared their excitement with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chin