People buy sci-fi themed merchandise during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu on 18 October 2023.

(Photo by Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

 

People visit the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu on 18 October 2023.

(Photo by Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

 

A 1952 Oldsmobile "Rocket 88" ornament is on display at the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu on 18 October 2023.

(Photo by Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

 

A young visitor enjoys views of space via a VR equipment during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu on 18 October 2023.

(Photo by Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

 

Visitors watch a multimedia artwork during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu on 18 October 2023.

(Photo by Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

 

This photo taken on 18 October 2023 shows a giant statue at the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu.

(Photo by Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

 

A visitor tries a space helmet originating from "The Wandering Earth", a Chinese sci-fi blockbuster, during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu on 18 October 2023.

(Photo by Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

 

Visitors play VR games during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu on 18 October 2023.

(Photo by Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

 

People view a multimedia artwork during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu on 18 October 2023.

(Photo by Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

 

Source: Xinhua