Economy&Life | Beijing's Shijingshan District pioneers sci-fi revival through heritage-tech fusion

BEIJING, June 20 (Xinhua) -- In recent years, Shijingshan District of Beijing has been actively exploring the in-depth integrated development of culture and technology by making use of its industrial heritage and introducing the cutting-edge technologies.

For years, the local science fiction industry has witnessed a revitalization, with 236 science fiction companies and institutions gathering here.

In 2024, the revenue of the science fiction industry of Shijingshan District gained revenue of 15.3 billion yuan (about 2.13 billion U.S. dollars), accounting for nearly one third of this kind in Beijing.

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