Core Viewpoint - The Chengdu Sci-Fi and Future Industry Development Fund is the first domestic fund focusing on digital cultural creation, sci-fi industry, and future sectors, officially launched on May 15, 2025, to support the development of future industries and enhance Chengdu's global influence as a "Chinese Sci-Fi Capital" [1][2]. Group 1 - The fund aims to create a "Sci-Fi + Future" full-cycle capital ecosystem by integrating cultural, industrial, and financial resources [1]. - The fund has a target scale exceeding 3 billion yuan, managed by Chengdu Tianfu Cultural Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd., with partnerships from Chengdu Sci-Tech Investment Group, Chengdu Media Group, and Chengdu Jiaozi Financial Holding Group [2]. - The investment strategy includes direct investments and sub-fund investments, with a duration of 7 years, focusing on key areas in "Sci-Fi +" and "Future +" sectors [2]. Group 2 - Investment areas include sci-fi reading, films, games, cultural tourism, derivatives, and equipment, as well as future sectors combining internet applications, digital intelligence, content, consumption, and manufacturing [2].

Core Insights - The 2025 China Science Fiction Conference was held in Beijing, where the "2025 China Science Fiction Industry Report" was released, indicating that the total revenue of the Chinese science fiction industry in 2024 reached 108.96 billion yuan, remaining stable compared to the previous year [1][3] Industry Overview - The report highlights that the science fiction reading industry generated 3.51 billion yuan in revenue in 2024, showing a year-on-year growth of 10.7%, with significant contributions from digital and audio reading formats [3][4] - The science fiction gaming industry achieved a revenue of 71.81 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 10.2% increase, with accelerated growth in PC and console game revenues [3][4] - The science fiction film and television industry reported revenues of 6.71 billion yuan in 2024, with a decline in box office for science fiction films but a strong development in micro and short videos [4] - The science fiction derivative products industry saw revenues of 2.53 billion yuan, reflecting an 11% year-on-year growth, with domestic original IPs gradually taking the lead [4] - The science fiction cultural tourism industry generated 24.4 billion yuan in revenue, with local theme parks and science fiction entertainment projects increasing their revenue share [4] Regional Development - Beijing has gathered nearly 800 science fiction enterprises, with the industry scale reaching 48 billion yuan in 2024, showcasing a robust development trend [5] - The new strategic cooperation agreement between the China Association for Science and Technology and the Beijing municipal government aims to enhance collaboration and establish a "Beijing model" for science fiction industry development [5][6] - The "Beijing Future Digital Space Innovation Experimental Zone" was inaugurated to accelerate the implementation of future application scenarios, positioning the area as a hub for innovation and policy experimentation [6] Future Initiatives - The Beijing municipal government plans to support original science fiction content, promote the transformation of science fiction IP across various fields, and enhance the global presence of outstanding science fiction works [7] - There will be a focus on optimizing spatial layouts, accelerating the construction of industry clusters, and fostering differentiated development in various districts [7]