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Study on Climate Change Writing in Chinese Science Fiction Since the 21st Century

Wenwen Liu, Xu Chang, Lifu Jiang*

Abstract


This paper explores climate change writing in 21st-century Chinese science fiction. It outlines the narrative development, including emergence, exploration, and development stages. It examines thematic representations, such as global climate shifts, “slow violence,”
environmental justice, and intergenerational equity. It analyzes aesthetic orientations, including ecological doom, technological intervention,
and human choice. The paper discusses literary value and limitations, summarizing that the writing lacks scale and narrative depth. The study
aims to deepen understanding of climate change writing in Chinese science fiction, offering new perspectives for research and promoting
thought and action on climate change.

Keywords


the 21st Century; Chinese Science Fiction; Climate Fiction; Climate Change Writing

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ag.v8i4.13863

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