Wang Jinkang

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.

Themes
In a 2024 interview with Locus Magazine, Wang stated that his works are often described as "philosophical science fiction," saying that they focus on the "inherent shock value of science, as well as "the humanistic reflections brought by technology." He has previously stated that, in his works, "bioethics and cosmic issues are naturally inseparable."