"Hugo Awards Controversy: Authors Excluded Over China Concerns and Censorship Debacle"

Leaked emails from the organisers of the Hugo awards suggest that several authors were excluded from the shortlists due to concerns about their comments or works being sensitive in China. This sparked consternation in the science fiction community, with many expressing concern that the awards had been tainted by censorship. The incident has prompted discussion among the science fiction community in China, and the organising committee of the 2024 Worldcon has acknowledged the distress and pledged to take steps to ensure transparency and regain trust in the administration of the awards.