Wang Jinkang is a Chinese science-fiction author. [1] [2]
Wang was born in 1948. After working in an iron foundry, he earned a degree in engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong University.
He published his first work of science-fiction, Adam’s Regression, in 1993. He has since published 10 novels and a range of short stories. He has served as vice-president of the China Science Writers Association. Regina Kanyu Wang has described him as one of the "big four" of Chinese science-fiction. [3]
Seeds of Mercury was nominated for the 2024 Hugo Award for Best Novella. [4]
- 亚当回归, Pinyin yàdāng huíguī [„Adam’s Regression“], won the Galaxy Award 1993; [5] later published in the anthology Invisible Planets.
- 天火, Pinyin tiānhuǒ [„Sky Fire“], won the Galaxy Award 1994. [5]
- 生命之歌, Pinyin shēngmìng zhī gē [„Song of Life“], won the Galaxy Award 1995. [5]
- 西奈噩梦, Pinyin xīnài èmèng [„Sinai nightmare“], won the Galaxy Award 1996. [5]
- 七重外壳, Pinyin qīchóng wàiké [„Seven shells“], won the Galaxy Award 1997. [5]
- 豹, Pinyin bào [„Leopard“], won the Galaxy Award 1997. [5]
- 替天行道, Pinyin tì tiān xíngdào [„Acting on Heaven's Behalf“], won the Galaxy Award 2001. [5]
- 水星播种, Pinyin shuǐxīng bōzhòng [„Seeds of Mercury“], won the Galaxy Award 2002. [5]
- 终极爆炸, Pinyin zhōngjí bàozhà [„Ultimate Explosion“], won the Galaxy Award 2006. [5]
- 活着, Pinyin huózhe [„Living“], won the Galaxy Award 2008. [5]
- 有关时空旅行的马龙定律, Pinyin yǒuguān shíkōng lǚxíng de mǎlóng dìnglǜ [„Marlon's law of spacetime travel“], won the Galaxy Award 2009. [5]
- 与吾同在, Pinyin yǔ wú tóng zài [„We together“], won the Galaxy Award 2011. [5]
- 掏出母宇宙, Pinyin tāochū mǔ yǔzhòu [„Escape from the mother universe“], won the Galaxy Award 2013. [5]
- 天图, Pinyin tiāntú [„Sky map“], won the Galaxy Award 2016. [5]
In a 2024 interview with Locus Magazine, Wang stated that his works are often described as " philosophical science fiction," saying that they focus on the "inherent shock value of science, as well as "the humanistic reflections brought by technology." [6] He has previously stated that, in his works, "bioethics and cosmic issues are naturally inseparable." [7]
- ^ Li, Xiang (2023). "Bridging the gap between science and the humanities: A study of Wang Jinkang's universe-themed science fiction". Cultures of Science. 6 (4): 346–352. doi: 10.1177/20966083231217835.
- ^ Conn, Virginia L. (2021). "Translating the Pathologized Body as a Tool of Nationalism in Chinese Science Fiction". Science Fiction in Translation. Studies in Global Science Fiction. pp. 215–236. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-84208-6_11. ISBN 978-3-030-84207-9.
- ^ Robbins, Adam (1 January 2022). "Ready to Launch: A Guide to China's Latest Science Fiction Writers". The World of Chinese. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Carter, Justin (30 March 2024). "The 2024 Hugo Award Nominees are Here". Gizmodo. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n John Clute (2018-07-10). "Yinhe Award". "Science Fiction Encyclopedia", Dritte Edition. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ "Spotlight on: Wang Jinkang". Locus Magazine. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Liu, Bing (21 November 2023). "Interview with Jinkang Wang". Cultures of Science. 6 (4): 341–345. doi: 10.1177/20966083231215100. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
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