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"The Waste Tide" is a science fiction novel written by Chinese author Chen Qiufan, originally published in 2013 and later translated into English by Ken Liu. Set in a near-future China on a fictionalized island heavily polluted by electronic waste, the narrative explores the severe environmental and social consequences of the global e-waste trade. The story utilizes cyberpunk elements to examine class struggles and the intersection of humanity with advanced prosthetic technology.
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Who is the author of the science fiction novel "The Waste Tide"?
"The Waste Tide" is a Chinese science fiction novel written by author Chen Qiufan. Published in 2013, the book explores the environmental and social impacts of electronic waste.
What is the plot of Chen Qiufan's "The Waste Tide"?
The 2013 science fiction novel explores the devastating environmental and social impacts of electronic waste processing in China. It is highly notable for its strong cyberpunk influences by author Chen Qiufan.
When was the Chinese sci-fi novel "The Waste Tide" published?
"The Waste Tide" was originally published as a Chinese science fiction novel in 2013. Author Chen Qiufan uses the book to explore the social impacts of electronic waste with heavy cyberpunk influences.
What genre is Chen Qiufan's novel "The Waste Tide"?
"The Waste Tide" is a 2013 Chinese science fiction novel heavily influenced by the cyberpunk subgenre. Author Chen Qiufan uses this style to explore the environmental impacts of electronic waste.
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