Why are there so few science fiction novels in China? Was it because no one liked it?

The lack of science fiction in China could not be simply attributed to whether people liked to read it. In fact, the development of Chinese science fiction had gone through a long process that could be traced back to the early 1950s. However, in the past few decades, the creation of science fiction in China had been stagnant. Some of the possible reasons included: 1. lack of financial support: Compared to Hollywood movies and sci-fi movies, China's sci-fi industry is relatively small and lacks sufficient financial support. 2. Censoring restrictions: China's censors have imposed strict scrutiny on science fiction, which may have limited the distribution and publication of many works. 3. Cultural values: Chinese traditional culture lacks elements related to science fiction such as science, technology, and the future. Therefore, science fiction in China is regarded as "science fiction is written by Westerners, how do we write it?" 4. The lack of creative environment: In China, science fiction writing may need to be closely related to political and social reality, which may conflict with the theme and style of modern science fiction. The lack of science fiction in China could be due to a combination of factors. Although the creation of science fiction in China was still in its infancy, with the continuous development of China's economy and culture, it was believed that there would be more excellent science fiction novels in China in the future.