What is galaxy award?

Galaxy Award is a prestigious science fiction award in China, also known as the Chinese Nebula. It was established in 1989 and is organized by the magazine Science Fiction World. The award aims to recognize outstanding Chinese-language science fiction works and promote the development of science fiction in China.

The award has different categories, including best novel, best novella, best novelette, best short story, best screenplay, and best dramatic work. The winners are selected through a rigorous process, including a preliminary round and a final round of judging by a panel of experts in the field.

Some renowned Chinese science fiction writers who have won the Galaxy Award include Liu Cixin, Han Song, and Wang Jinkang. The award has also helped to showcase Chinese science fiction literature on the international stage, with works by Chinese authors being translated into various languages and gaining worldwide recognition.