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Even the location of each years Worldcon is based on majority opinion.
It was unusual, but it was done under the rules.
What ignited the Hugo Awards controversy?
When the Hugos took place in Chengdu last October, it wasnt immediately clear that the something was amiss.
Shit hit the fan months later, when the awards committee finally released its long-awaited nominating statistics.
Speculation that the Chinese government played a role in censoring the votes grew.
Comic-book writer Gaiman has previously voiced criticismsofthe government for incarcerating writers.
Nobody has ordered me to do anything … hewroteper theGuardianon January 24.
There was no communication between the Hugo administration team and the Chinese government in any official manner.
What exactly did the emails reveal?
I have not read the book, and do not know whether this would be considered negative.
The dossier even dives into the authors travel history to countries that have issues with China.
I mean, I honestly think that the Hugo Committee are cowards.
This is the worst possible outcome.
Understand that I signed up fully aware that there were going to be issues.
How did the writers respond to their alleged censorship?
Kuang shared a statement on Instagram on January 22, calling the situation embarrassing overall.
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Whats next for the embattled Hugos?
Vulture reached out to the Hugos for comment.
