About Wang Jinkang
Born 1948. Wang Jinkang is a Chinese novelist, science fiction writer and writer.
Wang Jinkang is a Chinese science-fiction author.
Biography Wang was born in 1948. After working in an iron foundry, he earned a degree in engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong University.
He published his first work of science-fiction, Adam's Regression, in 1993. He has since published 10 novels and a range of short stories. He has served as vice-president of the China Science Writers Association. Regina Kanyu Wang has described him as one of the "big four" of Chinese science-fiction.
Seeds of Mercury was nominated for the 2024 Hugo Award for Best Novella.
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Who is Wang Jinkang?
Chinese science fiction writer
When was Wang Jinkang born?
Wang Jinkang was born on 24 November 1948 in Nanyang.
What is Wang Jinkang's occupation?
Wang Jinkang is a novelist, science fiction writer and writer.
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Wang Jinkang is Chinese.
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