Chinese science fiction dates back to Qing dynasty Mention Chinese science fiction and many will think of The Three-Body Problem (2006), the first novel in Liu Cixin’s trilogy about aliens which gained legions of fans worldwide – and scooped up a Hugo Award – after it was translated into English.. Read more at straitstimes.com. https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/chinese-science-fiction-dates-back-to-qing-dynasty