Hugo Awards
Why in the News?
Popularity of Science fiction and fantasy (SFF) literature among writers and readers especially teens and adults.
Why Important?
Top honor for works in SFF like Nobel prize for Peace
The reason is that Science Fiction and Fantasy (SFF) is very important because it is a growing market in developing nations and developed nations. Last October, a function which was organized in China due to some censorship events which are sensitive by politics of China the event organizer disqualified and were taken off of the list for the events because the event organizer think that inclusion of these two writers named R F Kuang and Xiran Jay Zhao, will offend the Chinese Government.
In China using some prescribed words and concepts, reference to historical happenings such as the Tinman Square protest can invite authorities' wrath.
Why news in February 2024?
The reason for Hugo Awards in news in February is because this year the function of Hugo Awards were organized in Glasgow will not be able to succeed because the many members of the committee resigned from their position due to the mishap that happened in China.
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