Core Insights - The Chengdu Chinese Science Fiction Literature Competition aims to create a closed-loop industrialization model focusing on "content-technology-scene-consumption" with the theme "Imagination Drives Productivity" for the 2025 competition [1] Group 1: Competition Overview - This year's competition received 2,007 valid submissions, a 72% increase from the previous year, covering 14 subfields including space opera and cyberpunk [3] - The international participation has significantly increased, with 166 overseas submissions from 35 countries [3] - The event featured prominent figures in the science fiction community, including Ben Yano, the chair of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention, and various award-winning authors [3] Group 2: Awards and Recognitions - A total of 10 award categories were presented, including Best Science Fiction Film Script and Best Fantasy Game Script [5] - Notable winners included "如愿" by Wu Hong for Best Science Fiction Film Script and "六道众生" by He Xi for Best Fantasy Game Script [6] - The Best Youth Science Fiction Writer category highlighted emerging talents, showcasing a mix of established and new authors [4] Group 3: Industry Development - The event emphasized a "conversion-oriented shelf" approach, aiming to connect concepts with tangible outcomes for platforms and investors [7] - The "2025 China Science Fiction City Index Report" was released, evaluating cities based on four dimensions, with Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai ranking highest [7] - The "2025 China Chengdu Science Fiction Industry Report" highlighted Chengdu's goal to become "China's Science Fiction Capital," showcasing significant growth in policy support and industry structure [8] Group 4: Economic Impact - Chengdu's science fiction industry revenue reached 25.577 billion yuan in 2024, marking an 8.71% year-on-year growth [9] - Several projects were signed at the event, including the construction of a robot-themed consumption center and collaborations on science fiction game development [9]