Why did Chinese science fiction novels lack imagination?

The lack of imagination in Chinese science fiction was a complicated problem that involved cultural, historical, economic and many other factors. The following are some possible reasons: 1. Cultural tradition: China's cultural tradition has always emphasized attention to reality, and science fiction is usually seen as a work that is far away from reality and exploring the future. Therefore, Chinese culture and tradition made it easier for people to accept reality rather than imagine the future. 2. Literature tradition: Chinese literature tradition has always been based on realism, and science fiction is usually regarded as a work that is far away from reality and exploring the future. Therefore, the Chinese literary tradition made it easier for people to accept realistic literature rather than imagine the future. 3. Education system: China's education system has always focused on practicality rather than creativity. Therefore, Chinese students often lacked imagination and creativity in writing, which also limited the development of science fiction. 4. economic level: China's economic level has been developing rapidly in the past few decades, but science fiction often requires more advanced technology and knowledge, which is relatively rare in China. 5. lack of funding: science fiction needs a lot of financial support, and the development of science and technology in China is still relatively small, making it difficult for science fiction to obtain sufficient financial support. The lack of imagination in Chinese science fiction was probably the result of a combination of factors. However, with the continuous development of China's economy and the advancement of science and technology, the future of Chinese science fiction was still full of prospects.