Chen Qiufan

Also known as Stanley Chan, he is a celebrated Chinese science fiction writer, columnist, and script writer born in 1981. He is best known for his debut novel "The Waste Tide" (2013), which blends realism with allegory to explore the fusion of humans and machines. Chen has received numerous accolades, including three Galaxy Awards and twelve Nebula Awards for his short fiction. His works have been translated into multiple languages, and his collaboration with Kai-Fu Lee, "AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future" (2021), envisions the profound impact of AI on society.