Babel of Chinese SF: A Reading Group

We read, share, discuss #ChineseSciFi and #SpeculativeFiction, from the Chinese language to English translation - 🚀

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We’re excited to kick off 2026 with "Escaping the Flatland: Sci-Fi Book Cover Art," a conversation with artists BUTU and Lingshu. Join us on Zoom on Jan 31 — 13:00 London | 21:00 Beijing | 8:00 New York. DM for the link! https://t.co/4PsIXNSbaB

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On October 18 (13:00 BST/20:00 CST), we will discuss Fan Zhou’s science fiction story “The Waking Dream” with the author Fan Zhou and the translator @xuetingni. The story explores a continuous descent into layered nightmares within a virtual workspace. DM US for the link.

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How does science fiction interact with socialism?
Join us Aug 17 (Sunday), 21 PM Beijing Time / 9 AM New York Time with @VirginiaLConn , Yan Wu & @LyuGuangzhao, discussing SFRA Review’s 2024 summer issue “Science Fiction and Socialism.” DM for the Zoom link!

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Join us for an exciting March event as we dive into the musical film 1984, composed by Mihkel Kerem! 🌍🎻 Get ready for a discussion with the composer himself.
📅 UK Time: March 30, 2025, 13:00; China Time: 21:00; EST: 9:00
DM for the Zoom link.

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See Mihkel's works here: https://t.co/2BGWxZuO05; https://t.co/5fzNmakyYt

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🚀December Event: "One Flew Over the Songhua River"
Explore the Northeast Renaissance through SF imagination! 🌌
🎙️ Guests: The writer Qi Ran and SF scholar Dr. Mengquan Zhou
🗓️ Dec 28, 2024 | 20:00 Beijing Time; 12:00 London Time; 7:00 New York Time
📍 ZOOM (DM for link)

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For more information: https://t.co/fiZweDuJZN]
Chinese version is available online: https://t.co/VXY5HfZdvn

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Long time no see! Our monthly event is coming back. We're thrilled to announce that the Hugo Award for Best Novelette winner, Hai Ya, will be joining us to discuss his short story "Fogong Temple Pagoda." Jan 28 at 22:00 Beijing time, 9:00 EST. DM for the English version.

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Sorry, typo. Beijing time: 10:00 pm. See you in one hour!

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See you soon! Beijing Time: Oct 28, 20:00 PM | Oslo Time: 16:00 PM | British Time: 15:00 PM

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See you soon! Beijing Time: Oct 28, 20:00 PM | Oslo Time: 16:00 PM | British Time: 15:00 PM

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This month we will invite Kanyu @Regina_Kanyu to discuss her short story "Zhurong on Mars," which dives into profound questions of life, love, and destiny. Cannot wait to have Kanyu on this Sat!📅 Beijing Time: Oct 28, 20:00 PM | Oslo Time: 16:00 PM.

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Chinese version:
https://t.co/wSSW0YEbuH
Introduction to the story: https://t.co/ZJjh3mcOpT

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This month we will invite Kanyu @Regina_Kanyu to discuss her short story "Zhurong on Mars," which dives into profound questions of life, love, and destiny. Cannot wait to have Kanyu on this Sat!📅 Beijing Time: Oct 28, 20:00 PM | Oslo Time: 16:00 PM.

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see u in one hour!

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Beijing Time: 22:00, Saturday Sept 23rd
Central Time: 09:00, Saturday Sept 23rd
London Time: 15:00, Saturday Sept 23rd
English version: https://t.co/K0hhWvRkwy
Chinese introduction: https://t.co/z0FjDBdmnn
DM me or send an email to [email protected] for a link!

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Beijing Time: 22:00, Saturday Sept 23rd
Central Time: 09:00, Saturday Sept 23rd
London Time: 15:00, Saturday Sept 23rd
English version: https://t.co/K0hhWvRkwy
Chinese introduction: https://t.co/z0FjDBdmnn
DM me or send an email to [email protected] for a link!

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Join us on Sept 23rd for an enlightening session featuring the interesting science fiction "Action at a Distance." 📚 The author Anhao's and the translator Andy's @Andy_Dudak insights are bound to captivate and inspire you! Don't miss out! 🌟 DM for the link! #ScienceFiction

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Like the Tower of Babel, we are constructing towers of dreams in the world of science fiction, where each level represents an expression of thought. May we, along with @zerogsf , build this miraculous path to imagination. @heliu79457845 🎇

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📅 Join us for an extraordinary journey into the captivating world of "Tongji Bridge" by @Luhang103 - a thought-provoking tale of tradition, robotics, and courage. ���🤖 Mark your calendars for August 11th, 20:00 (Beijing Time) / 13:00 (British Summer Time). DM me for the link.

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@GavinWoltjer Yes it was. We are working on transcribing the record in Chinese. For more info, you are more than welcome to check our Wechat Official Account "babelofchinesesf."

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Join us for an online discussion on Lu Ban's "Upstart" on Sunday July 2nd at 9:00 BJT and Saturday July 1st at 21:00 EST. We will discuss the challenges faced by "the new poor" and "the upstart" in a postmodern world. Cannot wait to see you then! DM me for the link~