Why was Cao Wenxuan stunned by the Hans Christian Andersen Award? This question doesn't seem to give a clear answer or background information, so I can't be sure of the specific content of the answer. However, if Cao Wenxuan was stunned by the Hans Christian Andersen Award because his award attracted widespread attention, then he might have one of the following reasons: The Hans Christian Andersen Prize is an international literary award usually given to outstanding short story writers or authors of children's literature. Cao Wenxuan's works were generally regarded as excellent children's literature works, so he was recognized by the Hans Christian Andersen Award. However, his award might attract some domestic readers because they might think that his works were not worthy of the award or that his awards did not meet the standards or requirements of domestic literature. The selection process and criteria for the Hans Christian Andersen Prize are confidential, so some people may not know the results or the details of the selection process. Under such circumstances, some people might be dissatisfied with the results or doubt that there was a problem with the selection process. The award itself might also become a topic of discussion. Cao Wenxuan's award may attract public attention and become the focus of media attention, which may have some impact on his life and career. Therefore, his award might be regarded as a topic of discussion and attention by the public.