2025 Baby2Baby Gala

2025 Baby2Baby Gala

Kelly Sawyer Patricoff and Norah Weinstein arriving to the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala presented by Paul Mitchell at the Pacific Design Center on November 8, 2025 in West Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 Baby2Baby Gala

2025 Baby2Baby Gala

Kelly Sawyer Patricoff arriving to the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala presented by Paul Mitchell at the Pacific Design Center on November 8, 2025 in West Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF 2025 - Lilith Fair : Building a Mystery Red Carpet

TIFF 2025 - Lilith Fair : Building a Mystery Red Carpet

Executive producer Diane Sawyer is photographed on the red carpet for the film "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, , Canada, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF 2025 - Lilith Fair : Building a Mystery Red Carpet

TIFF 2025 - Lilith Fair : Building a Mystery Red Carpet

Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan (left) and executive producer Diane Sawyer are photographed on the red carpet for the film "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, , Canada, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF 2025 - Lilith Fair : Building a Mystery Red Carpet

TIFF 2025 - Lilith Fair : Building a Mystery Red Carpet

Executive producer Diane Sawyer is photographed on the red carpet for the film "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, , Canada, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF 2025 - Lilith Fair : Building a Mystery Red Carpet

TIFF 2025 - Lilith Fair : Building a Mystery Red Carpet

Executive producer Diane Sawyer is photographed on the red carpet for the film "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, , Canada, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Vice President JD Vance Spotted at California Disneyland

The U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his family visited Disneyland in California on Saturday, July 12. Protesters gathered in Anaheim on Friday, criticizing his visit, a day after a massive ICE raid in Ventura County. This video was recorded near the Tom Sawyer Island and the 21 Royal at Disneyland in Anaheim.

PFW - Gabriela Hearst PAP - Arrivals NB

PFW - Gabriela Hearst PAP - Arrivals NB

Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer Patricof attends Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 10, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Gabriela Hearst PAP - Arrivals NB

PFW - Gabriela Hearst PAP - Arrivals NB

Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer Patricof attends Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 10, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Jessica Alba and Lindsey Vonn attending the Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on March 10, 2025. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Jessica Alba and Lindsey Vonn attending the Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on March 10, 2025. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Jessica Alba and Lindsey Vonn attending the Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on March 10, 2025. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Jessica Alba and Lindsey Vonn attending the Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on March 10, 2025. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Jessica Alba and Lindsey Vonn attending the Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on March 10, 2025. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

PFW Gabriela Hearst Front Row

Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Jessica Alba and Lindsey Vonn attending the Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on March 10, 2025. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Gabriela Hearst Arrivals

PFW Gabriela Hearst Arrivals

Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer Patricof attending the Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on March 10, 2025. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Gabriela Hearst Arrivals

PFW Gabriela Hearst Arrivals

Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer Patricof attending the Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on March 10, 2025. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein arrive at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 9, 2024 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Poguelandia: An Outer Banks Season 4 Experience - LA

Poguelandia: An Outer Banks Season 4 Experience - LA

Kaz Sawyer arrives at Netflix's Poguelandia 2024 Event Celebrating 'Outer Banks' Season 4 Part 2 held at Barker Hangar on November 2, 2024 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Premiere - NYC

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Premiere - NYC

Diane Sawyer attending "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" New York Premiere at Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY, September 18, 2024. Photo by Dave Allocca/Starpix/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Severe Thunderstorms With Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Significant Flooding In Houston

Severe thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds hit the Houston area on Tuesday, May 28, bringing heavy rains. Several areas experienced significant street flooding, causing traffic to slow down, and some cars got stuck in high water.

American students, teachers engage in Chinese poetry-learning in China

STORY: American students, teachers engage in Chinese poetry-learning in China SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:37 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese poetry class 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAWYER ZECK, Student of Muscatine High School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMILLIE DURAN, History teacher of Muscatine High School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BAI XIAOFANG, English teacher of Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School 5. various of American students making dumplings 6. various of American students playing table tennis with Chinese students STORYLINE: A group of high school students and teachers from the United States have recently immersed themselves in a Chinese cultural learning experience during their visit to China. Invited by Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School, 32 students and eight teachers from Muscatine High School of Iowa, United States, visited the school in Shijiazhuang, capital of north China's Hebei Province, as part o

US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated January 25, 2021 shows the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Atlantic Ocean. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Haskins via ABACAPRESS.COM

Apple TVs 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Party - LA

Apple TVs 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Party - LA

Sawyer Spielberg arrives at Apple TV+'s 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Party held at Mother Wolf on January 15, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Apple TVs 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Party - LA

Apple TVs 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Party - LA

Raye Levine and Sawyer Spielberg arrive at Apple TV+'s 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Party held at Mother Wolf on January 15, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Apple TVs 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Party - LA

Apple TVs 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Party - LA

Raye Levine and Sawyer Spielberg arrive at Apple TV+'s 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Party held at Mother Wolf on January 15, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leave The Work Behind Premiere - NYC

Leave The Work Behind Premiere - NYC

American television broadcast journalist Diane Sawyer arrives at the New York Premiere Of Netflix's 'Leave The World Behind' held at The Paris Theater on December 4, 2023 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Photo by Christian Lora/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leave The World Behind Premiere - NYC

Leave The World Behind Premiere - NYC

Diane Sawyer at Netflix's Leave The World Behind NY premiere at Paris Theater on December 4, 2023 in New York City, NY, USA on December 4, 2023. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leave The World Behind Premiere - NYC

Leave The World Behind Premiere - NYC

Diane Sawyer attending the Leave The World Behind special screening on December 04, 2023 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by Janet Mayer/Startraks/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leave The World Behind Premiere - NYC

Leave The World Behind Premiere - NYC

Diane Sawyer attending the Leave The World Behind special screening on December 04, 2023 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by Janet Mayer/Startraks/ABACAPRESS.COM

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein arrive at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 11, 2023 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Kelly Sawyer Patricof wearing Chanel SS23 RTW arrives at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 11, 2023 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein arrive at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 11, 2023 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Kelly Sawyer Patricof wearing Chanel SS23 RTW arrives at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 11, 2023 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Kelly Sawyer Patricof wearing Chanel SS23 RTW arrives at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 11, 2023 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

2023 Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein arrive at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 11, 2023 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a 1952 Oldsmobile "Rocket 88" ornament on display at the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Sci-fi fans from around the world gather at Chengdu WorldCon

STORY: Sci-fi fans from around the world gather at Chengdu WorldCon DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chengdu WorldCon 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU CIXIN, Sci-fi writer 3. various of the Chengdu WorldCon STORYLINE: The 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) opened on Wednesday in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention, which is one of the most anticipated, longest-running and largest sci-fi events in the world. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their know

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors browse science fiction books during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People buy sci-fi themed merchandise during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a multimedia artwork during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a giant statue at the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors play VR games during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tries a space helmet originating from "The Wandering Earth", a Chinese sci-fi blockbuster, during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A young visitor enjoys views of space via a VR equipment during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People view a multimedia artwork during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a robot play drum set during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON-OPENING (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a scene of the opening ceremony of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)