Cixin Liu
A prominent Chinese science fiction author known for his epic and imaginative works, particularly the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy (including The Three-Body Problem). Liu's novels explore grand themes of cosmic scale, technological advancement, and humanity's place in the universe with a unique blend of scientific rigor and philosophical inquiry. His groundbreaking work has brought Chinese science fiction to a global audience.
Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion.